See also: assassin bug (UK)
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Definition of wheel bug - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
appearanceTECH. US large North American bug with a semicircular thoracic projectionTECH. US
- The wheel bug has a semicircular projection on its back.
- I spotted a wheel bug in the garden.
- The wheel bug's bite can be painful.
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Images of wheel bug
large North American bug with a semicircular thoracic projection
Expressions with wheel
large amusement ride with rotating carriages
We rode the big wheel at the fair.
move something or someone inside by rolling on wheels
They will wheel in the patient now.
move something on wheels to another place
They wheel out the piano for the concert.
person who feels left out with a couple
I felt like a 3rd wheel at the movie.
in control of a vehicle
He was at the wheel when the accident happened.
in control of a vehicle while driving
She felt confident behind the wheel during the test.
something unnecessary or superfluous
I felt like a fifth wheel at the party.
circular cage for small rodents to exercise
The hamster ran tirelessly on its hamster wheel.
assume control of a situation
When the manager left, she had to take the wheel.
things have begun and may be hard to stop
Once the vote passed, the wheel is in motion.
turn quickly in a different direction
She wheeled around to face the noise.
turn quickly to face a different direction
She wheeled round when she heard her name.
engage in shrewd or opportunistic commercial activity
He loves to wheel and deal in the stock market..
person playing a small role in a system
She felt like a cog in the wheel at her job.
continue to work hard and with determination
She kept her shoulder to the wheel to finish the project.
do work that has already been done by others
He spent hours trying to reinvent the wheel instead of using existing resources..
a situation has returned to its original state
After years of changes, the wheel has come full circle.
the situation has changed significantly
After years of struggle, the wheel has turned for her.
progress or change is happening
In the project, the wheel is turning smoothly.
life continues despite challenges or changes
Even after the setback, the wheel keeps turning.
situations will change over time
Don't worry, the wheel will turn and things will improve.
unwanted person joining a couple
She didn't want to be a third wheel on their date.
turn around and move away quickly
She wheeled away from the argument and left the room.
large wheel spun in games to determine prizes or outcomes
She excitedly spun the wheel of fortune, hoping for a big win..
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:réduve à roue, ...
- German:Radwanze, ...
- Italian:cimice ruota, ...
- Spanish:chinche rueda, ...
- Portuguese:inseto-roda, ...
- Chinese:轮突蝽, ...
- Japanese:ホイールバグ, ...
- Arabic:حَشَرَة الدُّولاب, ...
- Hebrew:חַרָק הַגַּלְגַּל, ...
- Russian:колёсный клоп, ...
- Ukrainian:колесовик, ...
- Hindi:व्हील बग, ...
- Bengali:হুইল বাগ, ...
- Catalan:xinxa roda, ...
- Czech:zákeřnice kolová, ...
- Danish:hjultæge, ...
- Dutch:wielwants, ...
- Greek:τροχόσκαθαρο, ...
- Hungarian:kerékpoloska, ...
- Khmer:សត្វល្អិតធំមួយប្រភេទនៅអាមេរិកខាងជើង ដែលមានផ្នែកលយរាងកន្លះរង្វង់លើទ្រូង, ...
- Korean:휠버그, ...
- Persian:حشرهٔ بزرگی از آمریکای شمالی که در پشت یا ناحیهٔ سینهاش زایدهٔ نیمدایرهای دارد, ...
- Polish:pluskwiak kołowy, ...
- Portuguese (BR):percevejo-roda, ...
- Romanian:cărăbuș roată, ...
- Swedish:hjulbagge, ...
- Thai:แมลงล้อ, ...
- Turkish:tekerlek böceği, ...
- Vietnamese:bọ bánh xe, ...
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