gnat Synonyms
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gnat Meaning
gnat (n)
any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies
(British usage) mosquito
gnat (n.)
A blood-sucking dipterous fly, of the genus Culex, undergoing a metamorphosis in water. The females have a proboscis armed with needlelike organs for penetrating the skin of animals. These are wanting in the males. In America they are generally called mosquitoes. See Mosquito.
Any fly resembling a Culex in form or habits; esp., in America, a small biting fly of the genus Simulium and allies, as the buffalo gnat, the black fly, etc.
gnat Sentence Examples
- The persistent gnat buzzed relentlessly around my head, driving me to distraction.
- The sleeping dog's ear twitched slightly as a gnat landed on its soft fur.
- The picnic was marred by a swarm of gnats that swarmed over the food, leaving sticky stains.
- The fly swatter swung through the air, but the elusive gnat danced nimbly out of its path.
- The gnat's tiny size made it difficult to swat or catch, proving to be an annoying impediment.
- As the sun began to set, gnats emerged from their hiding places, forming a swirling cloud in the evening air.
- The hiker's ears were filled with the relentless buzzing of gnats, making it difficult to enjoy the peaceful trail.
- The gnat's wings vibrated rapidly, creating a high-pitched sound that grated on the nerves.
- The gardener watched helplessly as gnats attacked his precious plants, leaving behind eggs that could hatch into larvae.
- The scientific study of gnats, known as nematoceralogy, reveals their unique characteristics and ecological roles.
FAQs About the word gnat
any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies, (British usage) mosquitoA blood-sucking dipterous fly, of the genus Culex, un
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The persistent gnat buzzed relentlessly around my head, driving me to distraction.
The sleeping dog's ear twitched slightly as a gnat landed on its soft fur.
The picnic was marred by a swarm of gnats that swarmed over the food, leaving sticky stains.
The fly swatter swung through the air, but the elusive gnat danced nimbly out of its path.
