Beetle
Pronunciation: /ˈbiːtəl/
Beetle (noun)
- A small insect with a hard shell-like back and wings underneath.
- A large, heavy tool used for hitting or crushing things.
Examples
- The beetle crawled across the leaf.
- A beetle can be found under the log.
Common collocations: shiny beetle, beetle collection, beetle species, heavy beetle, use a beetle
Beetle (verb)
- To move quickly and with short steps, like a beetle.
Examples
- The rabbit beetled across the field.
- She beetled down the street to catch the bus.