Beetle (Noun)
Meaning 1
Insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The bright colors of the scarab beetle warned potential predators of its toxicity.
- The rhinoceros beetle's distinctive horn-like protrusion on its head is used for fighting.
- Beetles are the most diverse group of insects, with over 400,000 known species worldwide.
- In the forest, the ground beetle played a crucial role in controlling pest populations.
- The shiny black carabid beetle scurried across the leaf, searching for its next meal.
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mason used a beetle to flatten the paving stones, ensuring a smooth surface for the courtyard.
- The construction worker applied the beetle to the wooden wedge, tapping it into place with precision.
- In order to lay the brickwork effectively, the mason employed a beetle to drive the wooden wedges into the mortar.
- To prepare the area for the paving stones, the laborer used a beetle to ram down the dirt and create a flat surface.
- The builder's toolkit included a beetle, used for various tasks such as flattening stones and crushing unwanted debris.