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Cat·er·pil·lar C0161200 (kăt′ər-pĭl′ər, kăt′ə-) A trademark for a tractor equipped with continuous chain treads.
cat·er·pil·lar C0161200 (kăt′ər-pĭl′ər, kăt′ə-)n.1. The wormlike larva of a butterfly or moth.2. Any of various insect larvae similar to those of the butterfly or moth.
[Middle English catirpel, catirpeller, probably alteration of Old North French *catepelose : cate, cat (from Latin cattus) + pelose, hairy (from Latin pilōsus; see pilose).]Word History: Larvae of moths and butterflies are popularly seen as resembling other, larger animals. Consider the Italian dialect word gatta, "cat, caterpillar"; the German dialect term tüfelskatz, "caterpillar" (literally "devil's cat"); the French word chenille, "caterpillar" (from a Vulgar Latin diminutive, *canīcula, of canis, "dog"); and last but not least, our own word caterpillar, which appears probably to have come from an unattested Old North French word *catepelose, meaning literally "hairy cat." Our word caterpillar is first recorded in English in 1440 in the form catyrpel. Catyr, the first part of catyrpel, may indicate the existence of an English word *cater, meaning "tomcat," otherwise attested only in caterwaul. *Cater would be cognate with Middle High German kater and Dutch kater. The latter part of catyrpel seems to have become associated with the word piller, "plunderer." By giving the variant spelling -ar, Samuel Johnson's influential Dictionary set the spelling caterpillar with which we are familiar today.caterpillar (ˈkætəˌpɪlə) n (Zoology) the wormlike larva of butterflies and moths, having numerous pairs of legs and powerful biting jaws. It may be brightly coloured, hairy, or spiny[C15 catyrpel, probably from Old Northern French catepelose, literally: hairy cat]
Caterpillar (ˈkætəˌpɪlə) n1. (Mechanical Engineering) an endless track, driven by sprockets or wheels, used to propel a heavy vehicle and enable it to cross soft or uneven ground2. (Mechanical Engineering) a vehicle, such as a tractor, tank, bulldozer, etc, driven by such trackscat•er•pil•lar (ˈkæt əˌpɪl ər, ˈkæt ər-)
n. the larva of a butterfly or a moth, having biting mouthparts, a long segmented body with several pairs of legs and prolegs, and a spinneret. [1400–50; catyrpel, probably Old French chatepelose=chate cat + pelose hairy (« Latin pilōsus; see pilose)] Cat•er•pil•lar (ˈkæt əˌpɪl ər, ˈkæt ər-) Trademark. a tractor intended for rough terrain, propelled by two endless belts or tracks that pass over a number of wheels. cat·er·pil·lar (kăt′ər-pĭl′ər) The worm-like larva of a butterfly or moth, often having fine hairs or brightly colored patterns. Caterpillars feed on plants.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  caterpillar - a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or mothLepidoptera, order Lepidoptera - moths and butterfliestussock caterpillar - larva of a tussock mothcankerworm - green caterpillar of a geometrid moth; pest of various fruit and shade treesinchworm, looper, measuring worm - small hairless caterpillar having legs on only its front and rear segments; mostly larvae of moths of the family GeometridaePhthorimaea operculella, potato tuberworm - larva of potato moth; mines in leaves and stems of e.g. potatoes and tobaccocutworm - North American moth whose larvae feed on young plant stems cutting them off at the groundarmy worm, armyworm, Pseudaletia unipuncta - noctuid moth larvae that travel in multitudes destroying especially grass and grainbeet armyworm, Spodoptera exigua - moth larva that eats foliage of beets and other vegetablesfall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda - larva of a migratory American noctuid moth; destroys grasses and small grainsManduca sexta, tobacco hornworm, tomato worm - large green white-striped hawkmoth larva that feeds on tobacco and related plants; similar to tomato hornwormManduca quinquemaculata, potato worm, tomato hornworm - large green white-striped hawkmoth larva that feeds on tomato and potato plants; similar to tobacco hornwormsilkworm - the commercially bred hairless white caterpillar of the domestic silkworm moth which spins a cocoon that can be processed to yield silk fiber; the principal source of commercial silkgiant silkworm, wild wilkworm, silkworm - larva of a saturniid moth; spins a large amount of strong silk in constructing its cocoontent caterpillar - the larvae of moths that build and live in communal silken webs in orchard and shade treeslappet caterpillar - larva of a lappet mothwebworm - several gregarious moth larvae that spin webs over foliage on which they feedcorn borer, Pyrausta nubilalis - larva of the European corn borer moth; a serious pest of maizebollworm - any of various moth caterpillars that destroy cotton bollscabbageworm, Pieris rapae - toxic green larva of a cabbage butterflywoolly bear, woolly bear caterpillar - caterpillar of numerous moths characterized by a dense coat of woolly hairs; feed on plants and some are destructive pestslarva - the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose | | 2. | Caterpillar - a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm workcattracked vehicle - a self-propelled vehicle that moves on trackstrademark - a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product |
Translationscaterpillar (ˈkӕtəpilə) noun the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds upon the leaves of plants. There's a caterpillar on this lettuce. 毛蟲 毛虫 adjective moving on endless belts. a caterpillar tractor. 履帶傳動的 履带拖拉机caterpillar
caterpillar (kăt`əpĭl'ər, kăt`ər–), common name for the larvalarva,
independent, immature animal that undergoes a profound change, or metamorphosis, to assume the typical adult form. Larvae occur in almost all of the animal phyla; because most are tiny or microscopic, they are rarely seen. They play diverse roles in the lives of animals.
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any of the large and varied group of insects which, along with the butterflies, make up the order Lepidoptera. The moths comprise the great majority of the 100,000 species of the order, and about 70 of its 80 families.
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any of a large group of insects found throughout most of the world; with the moths, they comprise the order Lepidoptera. There are about 12 families of butterflies. Most adult moths and butterflies feed on nectar sucked from flowers.
..... Click the link for more information. . Caterpillars have distinct heads and are segmented and wormlike. They have three pairs of short, jointed legs (retained in the adult) on the thorax; in addition, they have unjointed, fleshy appendages, called prolegs, on some abdominal segments. The prolegs end in clusters of tiny hooks. There is a row of simple eyes on either side of the body. Sawfly larvae are often mistaken for caterpillars, but their prolegs have no hooks and they have a single simple eye on each side. Almost all caterpillars are vegetarian and have strong jaws for chewing. The chewing mouth parts and the prolegs disappear during the pupapupa
, name for the third stage in the life of an insect that undergoes complete metamorphosis, i.e., develops from the egg through the larva and the pupa stages to the adult.
..... Click the link for more information. stage, as the larva is transformed into an adult. Caterpillars have silk glands that open into a mouth part called the spinneret. The caterpillar exudes a silk strand continuously as it moves along; small caterpillars swing by the strand when dropping from a height. Many caterpillars use the thread to build a cocoon in which to pupate. Most molt their skin (to accommodate growth) five or six times before pupation. Some caterpillars have smooth skin; others are hairy, such as the woolly bear, or hedgehog, caterpillar of the Isabella tiger moth. The caterpillars of the larger night-flying moths (e.g., the luna moth and polyphemus moth) are smooth and green and may be over 3 in. (7.5 cm) long. Caterpillars are equipped with various protective devices. The io moth caterpillar has sharp spines connected with glands that secrete an irritating substance. Others have irritating bristles, and the swallowtail butterfly larva emits a repellent odor when disturbed. Nevertheless, caterpillars form the major part of the diet of many birds and other animals. Caterpillars are voracious eaters and some cause considerable economic damage. Among these are the appleworm, the cutwormcutworm,
name for the larvae of many moths of the family Noctuidae (owlet moths). These larvae, or caterpillars, feed at night on the stems and roots of young plants, often cutting them off near the surface of the ground. They hide in soil by day.
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greater wax moth,
or honeycomb moth,
common name for an insect pest of honeycombs. Bee moths do damage during their larval stages, injuring combs and honey.
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, small moth, Carpocapsa pomonella, whose larva is the destructive apple worm. Of European origin, it is now found wherever apples are grown. The adult moth is gray with brown markings and has a wingspan of about 3-4 in. (1.8 cm). The 3-4-in.
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name for several species of moths of the family Tineidae, whose larvae feed on wool, furs, feathers, upholstery, and a variety of animal products. Clothes moths are of Old World origin.
..... Click the link for more information. . Some moths and butterflies remain caterpillars for two or three months, others for about 10 months, hibernating through the winter in this stage. In the Arctic are some forms that require two or three years to develop from egg to adult.Caterpillar the larval form of the butterfly. The caterpillar feeds intensively, storing nutritive material for its subsequent development. After numerous moltings accompanying its growth, the caterpiller is transformed into a chrysalis. Caterpillars are principally phytophagous. More rarely, they eat wool, wax, and horny matter; there are predators and parasites as well. The body is vermiform and the mouth parts are adapted to nibbling. In addition to the three pairs of thoracic legs there are as many as eight pairs of “false” legs. Tubular spinning, or silk-secreting, glands, which open through a canal on the labium, are characteristic of the caterpillar. Upon contact with the air, these glandular secretions form a silk thread that is used in the construction of a cocoon, cementing leaves in the form of a little house, or in the preparation of a protective web. Some caterpillars live in the open and others live concealed. Some live in communities and build special nests, entwining the branches and leaves of trees with web. Processionary moths effect mass migrations in their search for food. Caterpillars that live in the open usually have a shape and color that harmonizes with their background (cryptic), some have bright coloration that demonstrates that they are inedible, and some strike a threatening pose in moments of danger. Pseudocaterpillars (for example, the sawflies) are distinguished from true caterpillars, having false legs on nine to 11 segments. More than 1,000 species of butterflies have been recorded in the USSR; their caterpillars damage field, orchard, and forest plants. The cocoons of the Chinese silkworm, the lappet moth, and several other silkworms yield valuable textile raw material; their breeding is an important branch of agriculture. caterpillar[′kad·ər‚pil·ər] (invertebrate zoology) The wormlike larval stage of a butterfly or moth. The larva of certain insects, such as scorpion flies and sawflies. (mechanical engineering) A vehicle, such as a tractor or army tank, which runs on two endless belts, one on each side, consisting of flat treads and kept in motion by toothed driving wheels. crawler tractor  crawler tractor An engine-driven vehicle that travels on segmented roller-chain tracks designed to reduce ground pressure and increase traction in loose footing; powesed by a gasoline or diesel engine.Caterpillarpeevishly disputes with Alice. [Br. Lit.: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland]See: Argumentativenesscaterpillar the wormlike larva of butterflies and moths, having numerous pairs of legs and powerful biting jaws. It may be brightly coloured, hairy, or spiny Caterpillar (dreams)This bug may represent a stage in your own personal growth and development. The butterfly is a symbol of transformation; it represents a level of individual achievement. The caterpillar, on the other hand, may indicate that you are on your way but have not reached your goal. You may be in earlier stages of accomplishing a real-life goal, a relationship goal, or even a spiritual goal. The caterpillar may represent a specific area of your life or may be symbolic of the larger you.caterpillar
cat·er·pil·lar (kat'er-pil'er), The wormlike larval stage of a butterfly or a moth. [M.E. catirpeller, fr. O.Fr. cate, cat, + pelose, hairy] caterpillar (kăt′ər-pĭl′ər, kăt′ə-)n.1. The wormlike larva of a butterfly or moth.2. Any of various insect larvae similar to those of the butterfly or moth.cat·er·pil·lar (kat'ĕr-pil-ĕr) The wormlike larval stage of a butterfly or a moth. [M.E. catirpeller, fr. O.Fr. cate, cat, + pelose, hairy]caterpillar the larva of any butterfly or moth (Lepidoptera). caterpillar
Related to caterpillar: KomatsuWords related to caterpillarnoun a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or mothRelated Words- Lepidoptera
- order Lepidoptera
- tussock caterpillar
- cankerworm
- inchworm
- looper
- measuring worm
- Phthorimaea operculella
- potato tuberworm
- cutworm
- army worm
- armyworm
- Pseudaletia unipuncta
- beet armyworm
- Spodoptera exigua
- fall armyworm
- Spodoptera frugiperda
- Manduca sexta
- tobacco hornworm
- tomato worm
- Manduca quinquemaculata
- potato worm
- tomato hornworm
- silkworm
- giant silkworm
- wild wilkworm
- tent caterpillar
- lappet caterpillar
- webworm
- corn borer
- Pyrausta nubilalis
- bollworm
- cabbageworm
- Pieris rapae
- woolly bear
- woolly bear caterpillar
- larva
noun a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal beltsSynonymsRelated Words |