pollywog
pollywog · pollywogs · pollywogged · pollywogging
To collect mussels, clams, etcTo collect mussels, clams, etc. in shallow water using one's hands.
Meaning
2 senses(US, intransitive)To collect mussels, clams, etc. in shallow water using one's hands.
(intransitive, rare)To move in the manner of a tadpole; to zigzag, undulate.
Origin
From earlier polwigge, from Middle English polwygle, equal to poll (“head”) + wiggle.From earlier polwigge, from Middle English polwygle, equal to poll (“head”) + wiggle.
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Forms
pollywogs, pollywogging, pollywogged, pollywogged| Base form | pollywog · to pollywog |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | pollywogs |
| Present participle | pollywogging |
| Past simple | pollywogged |
| Past participle | pollywogged |
irregular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle