What does caterpillar mean?
Caterpillar means The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm..
Caterpillar
/ˈkætəˌpɪlə/ · noun
Meaning
The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm..
Definitions by Sense
- The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm.
- A vehicle with a caterpillar track; a crawler.
- (mathematics) A set of subtrees of a tree.
- (obsolete) A rapacious, extortionate person preying upon the community.
- (intransitive) To move along slowly, drawing one's body up, in the manner of a caterpillar.
Example Sentences
The bird just ate that green caterpillar.
A caterpillar is letting itself down on a thread, twirling slowly like a rope artist, spiralling towards his chest. It’s a luscious, unreal green, like a gumdrop, and covered with tiny bright hairs.
Bristow Castle, which they say is held By Busbie, Bagot, and their Complices, The Caterpillers of the Commonwealth, Which I haue sworne to weed, and plucke away.
Synonyms for caterpillar
Antonyms for caterpillar
Related Words
Word Forms
- caterpillars
- caterpiller
- caterpillaring
- caterpillared
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for caterpillar?
Common synonyms include cat, tracked, caterpillar-tracked.
What is the opposite of caterpillar?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use caterpillar in a sentence?
The bird just ate that green caterpillar.
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