Ant/ɛnt/nounAny of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.A Web spider.Synonyms: emmet, pismireverbTo rub insects, especially ants, on one's body, perhaps to control parasites or clean feathers.🔗 Explore synonyms & relationships🌍 See word origin & history