Beetled: meaning, definitions and examples

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beetled

 

[ ˈbiːtəld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

insect related

The term 'beetled' typically refers to something that is related to or resembles a beetle, particularly in its appearance or characteristics. It can also describe a person or thing that has a prominent or overhanging structure, resembling the head of a beetle.

Synonyms

jutting, overhanging, prominent.

Examples of usage

  • The beetled eaves of the house provided ample shelter during the rain.
  • She wore a hat with a beetled brim that shaded her eyes.
  • The beetled silhouette of the insect caught my eye in the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "beetled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 besourado

🇮🇳 भृंग के समान

🇩🇪 käferartig

🇮🇩 seperti kumbang

🇺🇦 жукоподібний

🇵🇱 chrząszczowaty

🇯🇵 甲虫のような

🇫🇷 en forme de scarabée

🇪🇸 como un escarabajo

🇹🇷 böceğe benzer

🇰🇷 벌레 같은

🇸🇦 مثل الخنفساء

🇨🇿 broukovitý

🇸🇰 chrobákový

🇨🇳 甲虫状的

🇸🇮 žuželkast

🇮🇸 bílur eins og skordýr

🇰🇿 жук тәрізді

🇬🇪 შხამიანი

🇦🇿 qurd kimi

🇲🇽 como un escarabajo

Etymology

The word 'beetled' originates from the Old English word 'beetle', which means 'a small insect, particularly one of the order Coleoptera'. The adjective form developed from the noun in the late Middle Ages, as people began to use it to describe things that resembled the characteristics of a beetle, such as their shape or protrusion. The term underwent linguistic evolution and has been integrated into various dialects and uses throughout the English language.