maggot Antonyms
Meaning of maggot
maggot (n)
the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter
maggot (n.)
The footless larva of any fly. See Larval.
A whim; an odd fancy.
maggot Sentence Examples
- The maggots squirmed and wriggled in the rotting pile of food.
- The wound was infested with maggots, their bodies a disgusting feast.
- The fisherman used maggots as bait to lure fish to his hook.
- The compost bin attracted countless maggots, eager to decompose the organic matter.
- The dog's skin was crawling with maggots, a testament to its neglected condition.
- The child's stomach turned at the sight of maggots crawling on a dead animal.
- The maggots fed ravenously on the decaying flesh, reducing it to a skeletal frame.
- The veterinarian treated the cat's maggot-infested ear, carefully removing the parasites.
- The forensic entomologist used maggots to determine the time of death in the murder investigation.
- The maggots wriggled and pulsated in the Petri dish, their bodies transparent under a microscope.
FAQs About the word maggot
the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matterThe footless larva of any fly. See Larval., A whim; an odd fancy.
whim, bee, vagary, whimsey,freak, bee in one's bonnet, caprice, thought, humor, impression
No antonyms found.
The maggots squirmed and wriggled in the rotting pile of food.
The wound was infested with maggots, their bodies a disgusting feast.
The fisherman used maggots as bait to lure fish to his hook.
The compost bin attracted countless maggots, eager to decompose the organic matter.
