beetle
8 points
English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #9,366
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
verb
beat with a beetle
adjective
jutting or overhanging
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/bˈiːtʌl/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural beetles
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head (usually wooden)
be suspended over or hang over
jutting or overhanging
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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