Beetle Meaning and Definition


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What is the definition Beetle? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Words ending with Beetle, Related sentences, Derivations, Antonyms, How to pronounce? Synonyms, Words starting with Beetle, Example sentences and more...

Beetle meaning

Word: Beetle

How to pronounce: biːtl

Noun

Definitions:

1. An insect of an order distinguished by forewings typically modified into hard wing cases (elytra) that cover and protect the hind wings and abdomen.

Example sentences: "Among all the insects only beetles have these specialized fore-wings."

Verb

Definitions:

1. Make one's way hurriedly or with short, quick steps.

Noun

Definitions:

1. A tool with a heavy head and a handle, used for tasks such as ramming, crushing, and driving wedges; a maul.

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Ram, crush, or drive with a beetle.

Intransitive verb

Definitions:

1. (of a rock or a person's eyebrows) be prominent or overhanging.

Example sentences: "His eyebrows beetled with irritation"

Adjective

Definitions:

1. (of a person's eyebrows) shaggy and projecting.

Example sentences: "Thick beetle brows"


Synonyms:

click beetle

elater

bug

chafer

cockroach

mallet


Derivations:

beetling

beetled

beet


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Beetle in Other Languages...

Spanish: Escarabajo

German: Käfer

French: Coléoptères

Italian: Coleottero

Turkish: Böcek


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