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DictionaryamphibiousLife or operation on land and in water
adjective

amphibious

am-FIB-ee-us/æmˈfɪbiəs/

Able to operate in both water and on land.

The amphibious vehicle leaves the road and drives into the water.

Two adjacent views of the same amphibious vehicle: driving on dry land and floating under its own power in water.
Etymology
amphiGreekof both kinds
+biousGreeklife

The pieces express a “double life”: living both on land and in water. The same idea extends to vehicles able to operate in both environments.

In context

Panda Fantasy Chronicles875:29
amphibious vehicles made their dazzling appearance one after another heading into the sea and towards the MUD flats
Boy Travels to Ancient Era, Gains Modern Arms System, Crushes Bandits, Builds the Strongest Empire!

More examples

  • The exercise includes an amphibious landing from ships onto the beach.
  • Researchers observe the animal's amphibious habits.
  • The rescue team uses an amphibious craft in flooded neighborhoods.

Similar words

aquatic
Concerns water without implying the ability to function on land.
terrestrial
Concerns land rather than combined land-and-water operation.