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beetle is the dictionary form of beetles Definition of beetle
beetle has definitions from the field of zoology |
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[ noun ] (zoology) insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
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[ verb ] be suspended over or hang over
Synonyms Examples "This huge rock beetles over the edge of the town" |
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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 ] fly or go in a manner resembling a beetle
Examples "He beetled up the staircase" "They beetled off home" |
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[ verb ] beat with a beetle
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