HEXAPOD Synonyms
9 hypernyms for hexapod. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for HEXAPOD
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| arthropod | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • invertebrate having jointed limbs and a segmented body with an exoskeleton made of chitin | ||||||
| bug | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate • a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine • a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly • insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis • a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use verb • annoy persistently • tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information | ||||||
| creature | noun n | |||||
noun • a living organism characterized by voluntary movement • a living being • a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else | ||||||
| creepy-crawly | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • an animal that creeps or crawls (such as worms or spiders or insects) adjective satellite • causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin | ||||||
| critter | noun n | |||||
noun • a regional term for `creature' (especially for domestic animals) | ||||||
| insect | noun n | |||||
noun • small air-breathing arthropod • a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect | ||||||
| invertebrate | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
adjective • lacking a backbone or spinal column noun • any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification | ||||||