webbed

[ webd ]

adjective

1. having the fingers or toes connected by a web or membrane:

   the webbed foot of a duck or beaver.

2. connected or joined by a web, as the fingers or toes.
3. formed like or with a web:

   a webbed roof.

webbed

/ wɛbd /

adjective

1. (of the feet of certain animals) having the digits connected by a thin fold of skin; palmate
2. having, consisting of, or resembling a web

Other Words From

• un·webbed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of webbed¹

First recorded in 1655–65; web + -ed ³

Example Sentences

They had webbed toes that splayed out as they sank into the sand and kept them from plunging under.

From Literature

Back in the forest, a Wallace’s flying frog sprang from a tree—its spindly legs and webbed toes spread-eagle—seeming more bat than amphibian.

From National Geographic

Their feet are adapted for powerful swimming, with every toe webbed.

From Seattle Times

While tarantulas wait below with their eight eyes pointed skyward, trapdoor spiders build a webbed door and fling it open when the unsuspecting prey walks by.

From Los Angeles Times

This three-foot long reptile was shaped like a chubby miniature whale, but with an elongated trunk, webbed feet and a long, narrow snout.

From Salon