beetle

[ beet-l ]

/ ˈbit l /

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noun

any of numerous insects of the order Coleoptera, characterized by hard, horny forewings that cover and protect the membranous flight wings.

(loosely) any of various insects resembling the beetle, as a cockroach.

verb (used without object), bee·tled, bee·tling.

Chiefly British. to move quickly; scurry: He beetled off to catch the train.

Origin of beetle

First recorded before 900; late Middle English bit(t)il, betylle, bityl, Old English bitel(a), betl, derivative of bītan bite

Words nearby beetle

beet, beet armyworm, beetfly, Beethoven, Beethoven, Ludwig van, beetle, beet leafhopper, beetle-browed, beetlebung, beetle drive, beetlehead

Definition for beetle (2 of 3)

beetle²

[ beet-l ]

/ ˈbit l /

noun

a heavy hammering or ramming instrument, usually of wood, used to drive wedges, force down paving stones, compress loose earth, etc.

any of various wooden instruments for beating linen, mashing potatoes, etc.

verb (used with object), bee·tled, bee·tling.

to use a beetle on; drive, ram, beat, or crush with a beetle.

to finish (cloth) with a beetling machine.

Origin of beetle

First recorded before 900; Middle English betel, bitille “mallet, hammer,” Old English bītel, bētel, bȳtel (cognate with Middle Low German bētel “chisel”), derivative of bē(a)tan beat

OTHER WORDS FROM beetle

beetler, noun

Definition for beetle (3 of 3)

beetle³

[ beet-l ]

/ ˈbit l /

adjective

projecting; overhanging: beetle brows.

verb (used without object), bee·tled, bee·tling.

to project; jut out; overhang: a cliff that beetles over the sea; his mustache and beetling brows; thick eyebrows beetling over blue eyes.

to hang or tower over in a threatening or menacing manner: The prospect of bankruptcy beetled over him.

Origin of beetle

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; back formation from beetle-browed

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Example sentences from the Web for beetle

In 2007, FWS reported that the beetle outbreak had affected only 16 percent of the whitebark pines.
What It Takes to Kill a Grizzly Bear|Doug Peacock|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Beetle was launched with a series of television commercials unlike any before them.
Nationalism on Four Wheels|Clive Irving|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The sago palm weevil, a type of beetle, is eaten, roasted or raw, as a larvae in Southeast Asia.
Cicadas, Grasshoppers, Locusts, Ants Among the Tastiest Insects|Nina Strochlic|May 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Teddy looked at the beetle for a while in silence, and then he said, "Well, why is it they're going?"
The Counterpane Fairy|Katharine Pyle

"Don't apologize to the beetle on my account," retorted the girl with spirit.
Average Jones|Samuel Hopkins Adams
Then he translated the beetle's name into Latin, and enlarged upon the creature's nature and history.
What the Moon Saw: and Other Tales|Hans Christian Andersen
Spray all over with Nicoticide infusion as soon as the first beetle is seen, also shower with dry road-dust.
ABC of Vegetable Gardening|Eben Eugene Rexford
Nothing but the lid, the tender coverlet of the beetle's wing.
Dr. Dumany's Wife|Mr Jkai

British Dictionary definitions for beetle (1 of 3)

beetle¹

/ (ˈbiːtəl) /

noun

any insect of the order Coleoptera, having biting mouthparts and forewings modified to form shell-like protective elytraRelated adjective: coleopteran

a game played with dice in which the players draw or assemble a beetle-shaped form

verb (intr ; foll by along, off, etc)

informal to scuttle or scurry; hurry

Word Origin for beetle

Old English bitela; related to bitol teeth, bit, bītan to bite

British Dictionary definitions for beetle (2 of 3)

beetle²

/ (ˈbiːtəl) /

noun

a heavy hand tool, usually made of wood, used for ramming, pounding, or beating

a machine used to finish cloth by stamping it with wooden hammers

verb (tr)

to beat or pound with a beetle

to finish (cloth) by means of a beetle

Word Origin for beetle

Old English bīetel, from bēatan to beat; related to Middle Low German bētel chisel, Old Norse beytill penis

British Dictionary definitions for beetle (3 of 3)

beetle³

/ (ˈbiːtəl) /

verb

(intr) to overhang; jut

adjective

overhanging; prominent

Derived forms of beetle

beetling, adjective

Word Origin for beetle

C14: perhaps related to beetle 1

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单词	beetle
释义	beetle ¹ [ beet-l ] / ˈbit l / SEE SYNONYMS FOR beetle ON THESAURUS.COM noun any of numerous insects of the order Coleoptera, characterized by hard, horny forewings that cover and protect the membranous flight wings. (loosely) any of various insects resembling the beetle, as a cockroach. verb (used without object), bee·tled, bee·tling. Chiefly British. to move quickly; scurry: He beetled off to catch the train. Origin of beetle ¹ First recorded before 900; late Middle English bit(t)il, betylle, bityl, Old English bitel(a), betl, derivative of bītan bite Words nearby beetle beet, beet armyworm, beetfly, Beethoven, Beethoven, Ludwig van, beetle, beet leafhopper, beetle-browed, beetlebung, beetle drive, beetlehead Definition for beetle (2 of 3) beetle² [ beet-l ] / ˈbit l / noun a heavy hammering or ramming instrument, usually of wood, used to drive wedges, force down paving stones, compress loose earth, etc. any of various wooden instruments for beating linen, mashing potatoes, etc. verb (used with object), bee·tled, bee·tling. to use a beetle on; drive, ram, beat, or crush with a beetle. to finish (cloth) with a beetling machine. Origin of beetle ² First recorded before 900; Middle English betel, bitille “mallet, hammer,” Old English bītel, bētel, bȳtel (cognate with Middle Low German bētel “chisel”), derivative of bē(a)tan beat OTHER WORDS FROM beetle beetler, noun Definition for beetle (3 of 3) beetle³ [ beet-l ] / ˈbit l / adjective projecting; overhanging: beetle brows. verb (used without object), bee·tled, bee·tling. to project; jut out; overhang: a cliff that beetles over the sea; his mustache and beetling brows; thick eyebrows beetling over blue eyes. to hang or tower over in a threatening or menacing manner: The prospect of bankruptcy beetled over him. Origin of beetle ³ First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; back formation from beetle-browed Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for beetle In 2007, FWS reported that the beetle outbreak had affected only 16 percent of the whitebark pines. What It Takes to Kill a Grizzly Bear\|Doug Peacock\|November 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The Beetle was launched with a series of television commercials unlike any before them. Nationalism on Four Wheels\|Clive Irving\|October 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The sago palm weevil, a type of beetle, is eaten, roasted or raw, as a larvae in Southeast Asia. Cicadas, Grasshoppers, Locusts, Ants Among the Tastiest Insects\|Nina Strochlic\|May 14, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Teddy looked at the beetle for a while in silence, and then he said, "Well, why is it they're going?" The Counterpane Fairy\|Katharine Pyle "Don't apologize to the beetle on my account," retorted the girl with spirit. Average Jones\|Samuel Hopkins Adams Then he translated the beetle's name into Latin, and enlarged upon the creature's nature and history. What the Moon Saw: and Other Tales\|Hans Christian Andersen Spray all over with Nicoticide infusion as soon as the first beetle is seen, also shower with dry road-dust. ABC of Vegetable Gardening\|Eben Eugene Rexford Nothing but the lid, the tender coverlet of the beetle's wing. Dr. Dumany's Wife\|Mr Jkai British Dictionary definitions for beetle (1 of 3) beetle¹ / (ˈbiːtəl) / noun any insect of the order Coleoptera, having biting mouthparts and forewings modified to form shell-like protective elytraRelated adjective: coleopteran a game played with dice in which the players draw or assemble a beetle-shaped form verb (intr ; foll by along, off, etc) informal to scuttle or scurry; hurry Word Origin for beetle Old English bitela; related to bitol teeth, bit, bītan to bite British Dictionary definitions for beetle (2 of 3) beetle² / (ˈbiːtəl) / noun a heavy hand tool, usually made of wood, used for ramming, pounding, or beating a machine used to finish cloth by stamping it with wooden hammers verb (tr) to beat or pound with a beetle to finish (cloth) by means of a beetle Word Origin for beetle Old English bīetel, from bēatan to beat; related to Middle Low German bētel chisel, Old Norse beytill penis British Dictionary definitions for beetle (3 of 3) beetle³ / (ˈbiːtəl) / verb (intr) to overhang; jut adjective overhanging; prominent Derived forms of beetle beetling, adjective Word Origin for beetle C14: perhaps related to beetle 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to beetle oversize, tick, vermin, pest, mite, bee, butterfly, gnat, dragonfly, moth, grasshopper, spider, cockroach, termite, ant, mosquito, flea, fruit fly, aphid, ladybug
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beetle

noun

verb (used without object), bee·tled, bee·tling.

Origin of beetle

Words nearby beetle

Definition for beetle (2 of 3)

noun

verb (used with object), bee·tled, bee·tling.

Origin of beetle

OTHER WORDS FROM beetle

Definition for beetle (3 of 3)

adjective

verb (used without object), bee·tled, bee·tling.

Origin of beetle

Example sentences from the Web for beetle

British Dictionary definitions for beetle (1 of 3)

noun

verb (intr ; foll by along, off, etc)

Word Origin for beetle

British Dictionary definitions for beetle (2 of 3)

noun

verb (tr)

Word Origin for beetle

British Dictionary definitions for beetle (3 of 3)

verb

adjective

Derived forms of beetle

Word Origin for beetle

Words related to beetle