Definition of beetle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
entomologyinsect with hard front wings and biting mouthparts
- I found a beetle crawling on the leaf.
2.
playUK game where players draw an insect by rolling diceUK
- We played beetle at the family gathering.
3.
toolDated UK large wooden mallet used for poundingDated UK
- He used a beetle to drive the stakes into the ground.
4.
textileDated UK machine that hammers fabric for finishingDated UK
- The cotton mill uses a beetle to finish the cloth.
Verb
1.
quick movementintr. UK hurry along with quick, busy stepsintr. UK
- She beetled down the hallway to catch the bus.
2.
overhangintr. Dated UK loom or jut over somethingintr. Dated UK
- The cliff beetled over the small village.
3.
poundingtr. Dated UK beat with a heavy mallettr. Dated UK
- They beetled the metal into shape.
Adjective
1.
appearanceDated protruding or sticking out prominentlyDated
- The beetle rock formation was a sight to behold.
2.
architectureDated overhanging or hanging over somethingDated
- The beetle branches created a natural canopy.
Images of beetle
insect with hard front wings and biting mouthparts
Expressions with beetle
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overhanging brow giving a stern look
His beetle brow made him look very serious.
dark-colored beetle often found in homes
The kitchen floor was crawling with a black beetle..
small beetle whose larvae damage wool fabrics
Carpet beetles ruined my wool sweater.
beetle that rolls dung into balls for food or eggs
The dung beetle rolled a ball across the field.
beetle that feeds on aphids and insect pests
Farmers use ladybird beetles for natural pest control.
looking sullen or unfriendly
She gave him a beetle-browed stare.
beetle that feeds on decaying animals
The carrion beetle was found near the dead bird.
beetle with a shiny, metallic appearance
The jewel beetle's iridescent colors make it look like a living gem.
social event where people play a beetle drawing game
We went to a beetle drive at the church hall.
any beetle of the genus Anoplognathus in Australia
Christmas beetles are often seen around December in Australia.
beetle with glowing spots on its body
The fire beetle lit up the dark forest.
beetle that makes clicking sounds and flips to right itself
The snapping beetle flipped over with a loud click.
small round beetle typically red with black spots
The lady beetle landed gently on the leaf..
freshwater beetle with smooth body and swimming legs
The water beetle swam quickly across the pond.
small beetle living in tree bark and often damaging trees
Bark beetle infestations can kill many trees.
insect known for damaging potato crops
The farmer used pesticides to control the potato beetle infestation.
beetle with metallic green and copper colors
The Japanese beetle has a shiny green and copper body.
type of beetle with long antennae
The long-horned beetle is often found on decaying wood.
beetle that can infest stored grain products
Farmers often deal with mealworm beetle infestations.
large tropical beetle with horns, sometimes a pest on coconuts
The rhinoceros beetle damaged the coconut trees.
metallic green beetle called rose chafer that feeds on roses
The rose beetle damaged the garden's rose bushes.
largest UK beetle species Lucanus cervus
The Lucanus cervus is a well-known stag beetle.
any beetle of the family Carabidae, often dark and long-legged
The ground beetle scurried under the log.
small beetle living with fungi inside wood
The ambrosia beetle bores into trees to farm fungi.
Origin of beetle
Old English, bitela (biter)
Terms with beetle included in their meaning
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insects
nocturnal beetle with luminescent abdominal organs
insect
beetle that produces light from its body
pest control
small beetle whose larvae eat woolen fabrics
insect
small beetle with red and black spots
regional word
small round beetle with bright spots, used in North America for ladybird
insect
beetle that feeds on roses and other plants
entomology
beetle known as rose chafer
insects
beetle sacred to ancient Egyptians
pest
beetle feeding on plants and seeds
insects
beetle that rolls dung into balls
insect
large beetle, especially European dung beetle
insect
beetle with metallic gold color
entomology
beetle with nine spots on its body
insect
beetle that buries dead animals
entomology
type of beetle with long antennae
entomology
any beetle of the family Scarabaeidae
jewelry
ornamental gem cut in beetle form
entomology
any beetle from the Curculionidae family
insect pest
small beetle whose larvae feed on beans
insect
beetle that feeds on cotton buds
ground beetle
any beetle of the family Carabidae
insects
Calosoma beetle found in Europe and North America
insect
scarab beetle known for damaging plants
beetle family
beetle from the Chrysomelidae family, often bright and eats plant leaves
Examples of beetle in a sentence
A beetle landed on the picnic table. The children laughed while playing beetle at the party. She won the beetle game with a perfect roll. The cooper lifted a beetle to shape the barrel hoops. Workers struck the paving stones with a beetle. The factory's beetle operates at high speed.
A beetle is essential for the fabric's smooth finish. He beetled through the crowd to get a better view. The cat beetled across the room chasing a toy. The ancient tree beetled over the narrow path. Dark clouds beetled over the horizon ominously. The craftsman beetled the leather to achieve the desired texture. Workers beetled the fabric to give it a smooth finish. The beetle brow of the cliff cast a long shadow. His beetle eyebrows gave him a stern appearance. The beetle eaves provided shade to the windows below. Architects admired the beetle design of the ancient structure.
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- French:scarabée, se précipiter, ...
- German:Käfer, huschen, ...
- Italian:coleottero, precipitarsi, ...
- Spanish:escarabajo, correr, ...
- Portuguese:escaravelho, correr, ...
- Chinese:甲虫, 飞奔, ...
- Japanese:カブトムシ, 素早く動く, ...
- Arabic:خُنْفُسَاء, أَسْرَعَ في المَشْي, ...
- Hebrew:חִיפּוּשִׁית, לְהִזְדָּרֵז, ...
- Russian:жук, помчаться, ...
- Ukrainian:жук, мчати, ...
- Hindi:भृंग, दौड़ना, ...
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