INSECTS
/ˈɪnsɛkts/
9
Scrabble
11
WWF
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Definition
/ˈɪnsɛkts/
noun
- An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.“Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps.”
- Any small arthropod similar to an insect including spiders, centipedes, millipedes, etc“The swamp is swarming with every sort of insect.”
- A contemptible or powerless person.“The manager’s assistant was the worst sort of insect.”
Source: Wiktionary
