locust Synonyms
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locust Meaning
locust (n)
migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae
hardwood from any of various locust trees
any of various hardwood trees of the family Leguminosae
locust (n.)
Any one of numerous species of long-winged, migratory, orthopterous insects, of the family Acrididae, allied to the grasshoppers; esp., (Edipoda, / Pachytylus, migratoria, and Acridium perigrinum, of Southern Europe, Asia, and Africa. In the United States the related species with similar habits are usually called grasshoppers. See Grasshopper.
The locust tree. See Tree (definition, note, and phrases).
locust Sentence Examples
- The locust swarm descended upon the crops like a biblical plague.
- The sound of thousands of locusts simultaneously taking flight was deafening.
- The farmer watched helplessly as his livelihood was devoured by the relentless locusts.
- The scientists studied the locust's behavior to develop methods to control their infestations.
- The researchers discovered a pheromone that could attract locusts and lead them away from crops.
- The government implemented a nationwide campaign to eradicate locusts and protect food security.
- The migratory locust had traveled thousands of kilometers, devastating crops in its wake.
- The desert locust's sharp mandibles enabled it to chew through leaves and stems with ease.
- The locust's ability to reproduce rapidly made it a formidable pest.
- The locust's presence had a devastating impact on the region's economy and food supply.
FAQs About the word locust
migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae, hardwood from any of various locust trees, any of various hardwood trees of the family Leguminosae
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The locust swarm descended upon the crops like a biblical plague.
The sound of thousands of locusts simultaneously taking flight was deafening.
The farmer watched helplessly as his livelihood was devoured by the relentless locusts.
The scientists studied the locust's behavior to develop methods to control their infestations.
