Beetle

[ˈbiɾəɫ]

noun

  1. A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and since 2011)

Synonyms: Bug

noun

  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.

  2. 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.

Synonyms: bug

verb

  1. To move away quickly, to scurry away.

    He beetled off on his vacation.

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