caterpillar (Meaning)
caterpillar (n)
a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
caterpillar (n.)
The larval state of a butterfly or any lepidopterous insect; sometimes, but less commonly, the larval state of other insects, as the sawflies, which are also called false caterpillars. The true caterpillars have three pairs of true legs, and several pairs of abdominal fleshy legs (prolegs) armed with hooks. Some are hairy, others naked. They usually feed on leaves, fruit, and succulent vegetables, being often very destructive, Many of them are popularly called worms, as the cutworm, cankerworm, army worm, cotton worm, silkworm.
A plant of the genus Scorpiurus, with pods resembling caterpillars.
Synonyms & Antonyms of caterpillar
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caterpillar Sentence Examples
- The children marveled at the colorful caterpillar inching its way across the garden path.
- The caterpillar munches on leaves as it prepares to undergo metamorphosis into a butterfly.
- We spotted a furry caterpillar crawling up the tree trunk during our nature hike.
- The farmer noticed caterpillars infesting the crops and took measures to protect the plants.
- The biologist studies the behavior and life cycle of the caterpillar as part of her research.
- The caterpillar spun a silky cocoon around itself, beginning the transformation process.
- The caterpillar's vibrant stripes serve as a warning to predators of its toxicity.
- As the caterpillar grows, it sheds its skin several times in a process called molting.
- The children carefully observed the caterpillar's movements as it explored its surroundings.
- The garden is teeming with caterpillars of all shapes and sizes, each destined to become a beautiful butterfly.
FAQs About the word caterpillar
a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth, a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; fre
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The children marveled at the colorful caterpillar inching its way across the garden path.
The caterpillar munches on leaves as it prepares to undergo metamorphosis into a butterfly.
We spotted a furry caterpillar crawling up the tree trunk during our nature hike.
The farmer noticed caterpillars infesting the crops and took measures to protect the plants.
