Ant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ænt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ant is a noun meaning (Internet) A Web spider.
Meaning
(Internet) A Web spider.
More Meanings
- (ornithology) To rub insects, especially ants, on one's body, perhaps to control parasites or clean feathers.
- Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.
Example Sentences
Wild birds tend to ant and sunbathe most frequently during periods of high humidity, particularly right after heavy or prolonged rainfall in summer.
The San Juan market is Mexico City's most famous deli of exotic meats, where an adventurous shopper can hunt down hard-to-find critters […]. But the priciest items in the market aren't the armadillo steaks or even the bluefin tuna. That would be the frozen chicatanas – giant winged ants – at around $500 a kilo.
Word Forms
- ants
- ante
- anting
- anted
Synonyms for ant
Depending on context, synonyms include emmet, pismire, antmire, anty-mire, anti, counteractive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include emmet, pismire, counteractive, anti, kelep, antenna.
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