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Caterpillar Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
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.
(n.)
A plant of the genus Scorpiurus, with pods resembling caterpillars.
(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.
(n.)
A plant of the genus Scorpiurus, with pods resembling caterpillars.
| WordNet 2.0 |
Caterpillar
Noun
1. a large vehicle that is driven by caterpillar tracks; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
(synonym) cat
(hypernym) tracked vehicle
(classification) trademark
Noun
1. a large vehicle that is driven by caterpillar tracks; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
(synonym) cat
(hypernym) tracked vehicle
(classification) trademark
caterpillar
Noun
1. a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
(hypernym) larva
(hyponym) tussock caterpillar
(member-holonym) Lepidoptera, order Lepidoptera
| hEnglish - advanced version |
caterpillar
caterpillar
\cat"er*pil`lar\ (?), n. [oe. catyrpel, corrupted fr. of. chatepelouse, or cate pelue, fr. chate, f. chatte, she-cat, fem. of chat, l. catus + l. pilosus hairy, or f. pelu hairy, fr. l. pilus hair. see cat, and pile hair.]
1. (zo?l.) 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.
2. (bot.) a plant of the genus scorpiurus, with pods resembling caterpillars.
caterpillar
catcher, or
caterpillar
eater (zo?l.), a bird belonging to the family of shrikes, which feeds on caterpillars. the name is also given to several other birds.
caterpillar
hunter (zo?l.), any species of beetles of the genus callosoma and other allied genera of the family carabid? which feed habitually upon caterpillars.
caterpillar
adj : having caterpillar treads or tracks on the wheels; "a caterpillar-tracked earthmover" [syn: caterpillar-tracked]
n
1. a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
2. (trademark) a tractor that is driven by caterpillar tracks [syn: caterpillar, cat]
caterpillar
the consumer. used in the old testament (1 kings 8:37; 2 chr. 6:28; ps. 78:46; isa. 33:4) as the translation of a word (hasil) the root of which means "to devour" or "consume," and which is used also with reference to the locust in deut. 28:38. it may have been a species of locust, or the name of one of the transformations through which the locust passes, locust-grub. it is also found (ps. 105:34; jer. 51:14, 27; r.v., "cankerworm") as the rendering of a different hebrew word, _yelek_, a word elsewhere rendered "cankerworm" (q.v.), joel 1:4; 2:25. (see locust.)
similar words(17)
woolly bear caterpillar
tent caterpillar
lackey caterpillar
caterpillar catcher
lappet caterpillar
harlequin caterpillar
lackery caterpillar
zebra caterpillar
slug caterpillar
bear caterpillar
hog caterpillar
tent-caterpillar moth
caterpillar hunter
tussock caterpillar
lobster caterpillar
salt-marsh caterpillar
caterpillar eater
caterpillar
\cat"er*pil`lar\ (?), n. [oe. catyrpel, corrupted fr. of. chatepelouse, or cate pelue, fr. chate, f. chatte, she-cat, fem. of chat, l. catus + l. pilosus hairy, or f. pelu hairy, fr. l. pilus hair. see cat, and pile hair.]
1. (zo?l.) 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.
2. (bot.) a plant of the genus scorpiurus, with pods resembling caterpillars.
caterpillar
catcher, or
caterpillar
eater (zo?l.), a bird belonging to the family of shrikes, which feeds on caterpillars. the name is also given to several other birds.
caterpillar
hunter (zo?l.), any species of beetles of the genus callosoma and other allied genera of the family carabid? which feed habitually upon caterpillars.
caterpillar
adj : having caterpillar treads or tracks on the wheels; "a caterpillar-tracked earthmover" [syn: caterpillar-tracked]
n
1. a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
2. (trademark) a tractor that is driven by caterpillar tracks [syn: caterpillar, cat]
caterpillar
the consumer. used in the old testament (1 kings 8:37; 2 chr. 6:28; ps. 78:46; isa. 33:4) as the translation of a word (hasil) the root of which means "to devour" or "consume," and which is used also with reference to the locust in deut. 28:38. it may have been a species of locust, or the name of one of the transformations through which the locust passes, locust-grub. it is also found (ps. 105:34; jer. 51:14, 27; r.v., "cankerworm") as the rendering of a different hebrew word, _yelek_, a word elsewhere rendered "cankerworm" (q.v.), joel 1:4; 2:25. (see locust.)
similar words(17)
woolly bear caterpillar
tent caterpillar
lackey caterpillar
caterpillar catcher
lappet caterpillar
harlequin caterpillar
lackery caterpillar
zebra caterpillar
slug caterpillar
bear caterpillar
hog caterpillar
tent-caterpillar moth
caterpillar hunter
tussock caterpillar
lobster caterpillar
salt-marsh caterpillar
caterpillar eater
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
caterpillar
luschuach f.
luschuach f.
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Lindys
Lindys = n. a caterpillar
Lindys = n. a caterpillar
Llindys
Llindys = n. caterpillar
| Dream Dictionary |
Caterpillar
To see a caterpillar in a dream, denotes that low and hypocritical people are in your immediate future, and you will do well to keep clear of deceitful appearances. You may suffer a loss in love or business. To dream of a caterpillar, foretells you will be placed in embarrassing situations, and there will be small honor or gain to be expected.
To see a caterpillar in a dream, denotes that low and hypocritical people are in your immediate future, and you will do well to keep clear of deceitful appearances. You may suffer a loss in love or business. To dream of a caterpillar, foretells you will be placed in embarrassing situations, and there will be small honor or gain to be expected.
Caterpillar Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Easton's Bible Dictionary |
Caterpillar
the consumer. Used in the Old Testament (1 Kings 8:37; 2 Chr. 6:28; Ps. 78:46; Isa. 33:4) as the translation of a word (hasil) the root of which means "to devour" or "consume," and which is used also with reference to the locust in Deut. 28:38. It may have been a species of locust, or the name of one of the transformations through which the locust passes, locust-grub. It is also found (Ps. 105:34; Jer. 51:14, 27; R.V., "cankerworm") as the rendering of a different Hebrew word, yelek, a word elsewhere rendered "cankerworm" (q.v.), Joel 1:4; 2:25. (See LOCUST.) Catholic epistles the epistles of James, Peter, John, and Jude; so called because they are addressed to Christians in general, and not to any church or person in particular.
the consumer. Used in the Old Testament (1 Kings 8:37; 2 Chr. 6:28; Ps. 78:46; Isa. 33:4) as the translation of a word (hasil) the root of which means "to devour" or "consume," and which is used also with reference to the locust in Deut. 28:38. It may have been a species of locust, or the name of one of the transformations through which the locust passes, locust-grub. It is also found (Ps. 105:34; Jer. 51:14, 27; R.V., "cankerworm") as the rendering of a different Hebrew word, yelek, a word elsewhere rendered "cankerworm" (q.v.), Joel 1:4; 2:25. (See LOCUST.) Catholic epistles the epistles of James, Peter, John, and Jude; so called because they are addressed to Christians in general, and not to any church or person in particular.
| Smith's Bible Dictionary |
Caterpillar
The representative in the Authorized Version of the Hebrew word chasil and yelek .
→ Chasil occurs in (1 Kings 8:37; 2 Chronicles 6:28; Psalms 78:46; Isaiah 33:4; Joel 1:4) and seems to be applied to a locust, perhaps in its larva state.
→ Yelek. See: Locust.
The representative in the Authorized Version of the Hebrew word chasil and yelek .
→ Chasil occurs in (1 Kings 8:37; 2 Chronicles 6:28; Psalms 78:46; Isaiah 33:4; Joel 1:4) and seems to be applied to a locust, perhaps in its larva state.
→ Yelek. See: Locust.
Caterpillar Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Biological Control |
Caterpillar
The immature stage (larva) of a butterfly, moth, or sawfly.
The immature stage (larva) of a butterfly, moth, or sawfly.
| Glossary of Entomology and Crop Protection |
Caterpillar
Larva of an insect belonging to the order Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). Caterpillars usually have a cylindrical body, a distinct head capsule, chewing mouthparts, thoracic legs, and abdominal prolegs. The name caterpillar is also used for larvae of scorpionflies and sawflies.
Larva of an insect belonging to the order Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). Caterpillars usually have a cylindrical body, a distinct head capsule, chewing mouthparts, thoracic legs, and abdominal prolegs. The name caterpillar is also used for larvae of scorpionflies and sawflies.
Caterpillar Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Company Info: Ticker, Name, Description |
CAT
CATERPILLAR INC
Exchange: NYSE
Designs, manufactures and markets construction, mining and agricultural machinery, such as track and wheel tractors and loaders, pipelayers, motor graders, wheel tractor-scrapers, track and wheel excavators, backhoe loaders, mining shovels, log skidders, log loaders, off-highway trucks, articulated trucks, paving products, telescopic
CATERPILLAR INC
Exchange: NYSE
Designs, manufactures and markets construction, mining and agricultural machinery, such as track and wheel tractors and loaders, pipelayers, motor graders, wheel tractor-scrapers, track and wheel excavators, backhoe loaders, mining shovels, log skidders, log loaders, off-highway trucks, articulated trucks, paving products, telescopic
Caterpillar Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Caterpillar
A caterpillar is the larval form of a member of the order Lepidoptera (the insect order comprising butterflies and moths). They are mostly phytophagous in food habit, with some species being entomophagous. Caterpillars are voracious feeders and many of them are considered pests in agriculture. Many moth species are better known in their caterpillar stages because of the damage they cause to fruits and other agricultural produce.
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