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Vocabulary Entry
insect
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A small arthropod animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings.
Example Sentences
"The garden was buzzing with various types of insects."
"An insect landed on her shoulder, and she brushed it away."
"Bees and butterflies are examples of beneficial insects."
V
verb
To treat food or an object as if it were an insect, often in the context of control or pest management.
Example Sentences
"The exterminator will insect the entire house for pests."
"Farmers often insect their crops to eliminate harmful bugs."
"He needed to insect the area for any signs of insects before spraying."
A
adjective
Pertaining to or resembling insects.
Example Sentences
"The scientist studied insect behavior in the lab."
"Their insect-like movements made them appear quite eerie."
"Insect anatomy can be quite complex and fascinating."