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A black beetle crawled across the rock.
What does Beetle mean?
A beetle is an insect with a hard shell.
Dictionary definition
An insect with a hard outer shell and wings.
Example sentences
Beetle in a sentence
medium
The beetle hid under a leaf in the garden.
hard
The science book explained how a beetle uses its hard shell for protection.
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What does beetle mean?
A beetle is an insect with a hard outer shell.
Practice 2
Which word is related to beetle?
A beetle is a type of insect.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses beetle correctly?
A beetle is an insect that can crawl on plants or the ground.
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Beetle
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bee · tul · strongest beat: bee
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WordBeetle.
Partnoun.
MeaningBeetle means A beetle is an insect with a hard shell.
ExampleExample: A black beetle crawled across the rock.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- bee · tul
- Strongest beat
- bee
- Ending
- tul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bee.
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Word family
Beetle word family
Base word
beetle
noun
beetles
More than one beetle.
adjective
beetle-like
Similar to a beetle.
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Hint for students
A beetle is an insect with a hard shell.
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