Liz'ard, n.
n. [Fr. lézard, Prov. Fr. lézarde, It. lacerta, lucerta, lucertola, Sp. & Pg. lagarto, Lat. lacerta and lacertus.]
- (Zoöl.) A four-footed reptile, having an elongate, round body, without a dorsal crest, with scales above, and with broad transverse scales below, a very long, round tail, a head covered with polygonal plates, a distinct tympanum, and a free tongue, more or less divided at the end. The lizards are found in all warm parts of the world, except Australia and the islands of the Pacific.
- (Naut.) A piece of rope, sometimes with two legs, and one or more thimbles spliced into it; — used for various purposes.
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