Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Caterpillar.
How to pronounce caterpillar:
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Caterpillar - as a noun
A wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- tussock caterpillar
- cankerworm
- inchworm
- looper
- measuring worm
- phthorimaea operculella
- potato tuberworm
- cutworm
- army worm
- armyworm
- pseudaletia unipuncta
- beet armyworm
- spodoptera exigua
- fall armyworm
- spodoptera frugiperda
- manduca sexta
- tobacco hornworm
- tomato worm
- manduca quinquemaculata
- potato worm
- tomato hornworm
- silkworm
- giant silkworm
- silkworm
- wild wilkworm
- tent caterpillar
- lappet caterpillar
- webworm
- corn borer
- pyrausta nubilalis
- bollworm
- cabbageworm
- pieris rapae
- woolly bear
- woolly bear caterpillar
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A large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Example Sentences
"I found a caterpillar crawling on the leaf."
"The caterpillar transformed into a beautiful butterfly."
"My sister is fascinated by caterpillars and keeps them as pets."
"The children watched in awe as the caterpillar spun its cocoon."
"A black and yellow striped caterpillar caught my attention in the garden."
Word Game Points
Is CATERPILLAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, caterpillar is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CATERPILLAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is CATERPILLAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, caterpillar is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCATERPILLAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is CATERPILLAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, caterpillar is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCATERPILLAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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