English Dictionary

beetle

/ˈbiːtəl/

noun

Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like front wings which cover and protect a pair of rear wings when at rest.

I saw a beetle crawling on the ground.

意味（1）

Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like front wings which cover and protect a pair of rear wings when at rest.

意味（2）

(uncountable) A game of chance in which players attempt to complete a drawing of a beetle, different dice rolls allowing them to add the various body parts.

Guessing competitions were tackled with much enthusiasm, followed by a beetle drive, and judging by the laughter, this was popular with all.

意味（3）

Alternative letter-case form of Beetle (“car”)

For quotations using this term, see Citations:beetle.