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Definition of boat bug - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
insectTECH. aquatic insect with paddle-like hind legsTECH.
- The pond was teeming with boat bugs.
- Children were fascinated by the boat bugs in the stream.
- Boat bugs skated gracefully across the water's surface.
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Expressions with boat
heavy object used to moor a boat
The sailor dropped the boat anchor into the sea.
cruise ship known for romantic atmosphere
The couple met on a love boat.
shared circumstances or problems
After the layoffs, many employees found themselves in the same boat.
vehicle or venue that is completely filled
The concert was a full boat with no empty seats.
facing the same situation or problem
We are all in the same boat regarding the budget cuts.
fail to take advantage of an opportunity
He missed the boat on investing in that company.
disturb the status quo or challenge norms
He didn't want to rock the boat at work.
newly arrived and unfamiliar with local culture
She seemed fresh off the boat, struggling with English.
make someone happy or satisfied
Reading books really floats her boat.
interest or appeal to someone
Reading really floats her boat.
spend a lot of money on a celebration
They really pushed the boat out for their wedding anniversary.
do what makes you happy or satisfied
If you want to paint your house purple, whatever floats your boat.
be in the same difficult situation
We both lost our jobs, so we share the same boat.
recreational inflatable boat shaped like a banana
Tourists enjoyed rides on the banana boat at the beach resort..
social group for people interested in boating
The boat club hosts monthly social gatherings for its members.
competitive event in which boats race on water
The annual boat race attracted teams from around the world..
activity of racing boats for fun
They spent the afternoon boat racing on the lake.
inclined surface for launching boats
They used the boat ramp to launch their kayak.
building for storing boats
The boat shed was full of kayaks and canoes.
casual footwear with water-resistant material and slip-resistant soles
He wore boat shoes to the beach party.
event displaying boats to the public
We visited the annual boat show last weekend.
journey taken on a boat for leisure
We enjoyed a relaxing boat trip on the lake.
narrow boat used for leisure on canals
We rented a canal boat for a weekend getaway.
boat used for catching fish, sometimes with a well for live fish
The fishing boat returned with a full catch.
Expressions with bug
virus causing flu symptoms like fever and cough
I caught the flu bug last winter.
leave a place quickly and suddenly
When the alarm rang, everyone bugged out.
eyes that are large or bulging, often from surprise or emotion
He stared at me with bug eyes.
leave someone alone or go away
He told the annoying salesman to bug off.
crush an insect
She used a tissue to squash the bug on the wall.
having the same enthusiasm or motivation for something
They are bitten by the same bug for hiking and adventure.
become infected with an illness
I think I caught a bug from my coworker.
give a quiet hint that makes someone think about doing something
I will put a bug in his ear about your idea.
illness spreading among people
There's a bug going round at the office.
strongly affected by a sudden interest
He was bitten by the bug and couldn't stop talking about his new hobby.
contract an illness or disease
He caught the bug that's been going around the office.
feeling extremely defeated or humiliated
After the loss, he felt crushed like a bug.
strong desire to gamble frequently
After winning, he caught the gambling bug.
feel sick with a minor illness or virus
I can't come in today, I have the bug.
feel a strong desire to travel to new places
After her trip to Italy, she had the travel bug.
allow something to annoy or bother you
Don't let it bug you, just ignore it.
develops a strong interest in an activity
Now he's got the bug for painting.
completely defeated or overpowered
The team felt squashed like a bug after the heavy loss.
strong desire to travel
She caught the travel bug after her trip to Europe.
person enthusiastic about investing in gold
He is known as a gold bug in the investment world.
illness causing stomach pain and diarrhea
She caught a stomach bug after eating spoiled food..
structure for insects used as habitat or for learning
The class built a bug hotel in the garden.
product applied to repel insects
He applied bug spray before going hiking.
having unusually large or protruding eyes
The bug-eyed cartoon character made everyone laugh..
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- French:notonecte, ...
- German:Ruderwanze, ...
- Italian:cimice d'acqua, ...
- Spanish:chinche acuática, ...
- Portuguese:barqueiro, ...
- Chinese:划蝽, ...
- Japanese:ミズスマシ, ...
- Arabic:حَشَرَة مائِيَّة مُجْدافِيَّة الأَرْجُل, ...
- Hebrew:פְּשַׁפְּשֵׁי מַיִם, ...
- Russian:водяной клоп, ...
- Ukrainian:водяна комаха, ...
- Hindi:नाव कीड़ा, ...
- Bengali:নৌকা পোকা, ...
- Catalan:barquer, ...
- Czech:znakoplavka, ...
- Danish:bådbille, ...
- Dutch:bootwants, ...
- Greek:νεροζούμι, ...
- Hungarian:csíkbogár, ...
- Khmer:សត្វល្អិតទឹកជើងដូចចែវ, ...
- Korean:보트 벌레, ...
- Persian:حشره قایقی, ...
- Polish:pluskolec, ...
- Portuguese (BR):barqueiro, ...
- Romanian:insectă-barca, ...
- Swedish:båtbagge, ...
- Thai:แมลงพาย, ...
- Turkish:su böceği, ...
- Vietnamese:bọ nước, ...
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