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beetle meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of beetle at MeaningMonkey.org. beetle meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.BEETLE noun
Definition of beetle (noun)
- insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
- 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
- synonyms: mallet
BEETLE verb
Definition of beetle (verb)
- be suspended over or hang over
- "This huge rock beetles over the edge of the town"
- synonyms: overhang
- fly or go in a manner resembling a beetle
- "He beetled up the staircase"; "They beetled off home"
- beat with a beetle
BEETLE adjective
Definition of beetle (adjective)
- jutting or overhanging
- "beetle brows"
- synonyms: beetling
Source: Princeton University Wordnet