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beetle - Dictionary definition and meaning for word beetle
Definition
(noun) insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
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(noun) a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head (usually wooden); used to drive wedges or ram down paving stones or for crushing or beating or flattening or smoothing
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(verb) be suspended over or hang over
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(verb) fly or go in a manner resembling a beetle
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(verb) beat with a beetle
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(adj) jutting or overhanging
(noun) insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
Definition
(noun) a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head (usually wooden); used to drive wedges or ram down paving stones or for crushing or beating or flattening or smoothing
Synonyms :
mallet
Definition
(verb) be suspended over or hang over
Synonyms :
overhang
Example Sentence
- This huge rock beetles over the edge of the town
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(verb) fly or go in a manner resembling a beetle
Example Sentence
- He beetled up the staircase
- They beetled off home
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(verb) beat with a beetle
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(adj) jutting or overhanging
Synonyms :
beetling
Example Sentence
- beetle brows