| Engels > Nederlands |
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| insect |
| 1. insect, kerfdier |
| Engels > Engels |
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| insect |
| 1. n. An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton. |
| Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps. |
| 2. n. (colloquial) Any small arthropod similar to an insect including spiders, centipedes, millipedes, etc |
| The swamp is swarming with every sort of insect. |
| 3. n. (derogatory) A contemptible or powerless person. |
| The manager’s assistant was the worst sort of insect. |
| Nederlands > Engels |
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| insect |
| 1. n-n. insect, arthropod of the class Insecta. |
| 2. n-n. (now uncommon) bug (any small arthropod or invertebrate that somewhat resembles an insect) |
