How Do You Spell BEETLE?

Pronunciation: [bˈiːtə͡l] (IPA)

The word "beetle" is spelled with the phonemes /b/ /iː/ /t/ /əl/. The first sound, /b/, is a voiced bilabial plosive, produced by briefly closing the lips together and then releasing. The second sound, /iː/, is a long vowel sound, pronounced with the tongue high in the mouth and the lips slightly spread. The third sound, /t/, is an unvoiced alveolar plosive, produced by touching the tongue to the ridge behind the upper teeth. Finally, the last sound, /əl/, is pronounced as a schwa sound followed by an /l/ sound.

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BEETLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Beetle:

    Noun:

    1. Any of numerous insects belonging to the order Coleoptera, characterized by their prominent, hard outer wing cases (elytra) that protect their membranous flying wings. Beetles generally have biting mouthparts and undergo complete metamorphosis, typically spending their larval stage as grubs or larvae and transforming into adults.

    Example sentence: The shiny green beetle landed on the flower petal.

    2. A small tool or device used for a specific purpose.

    Example sentence: The mechanic used a beetle to pry open the stubborn car hood.

    3. Slang term for a large, two-door car or convertible.

    Example sentence: John drove his new red beetle to pick up his friends for the road trip.

    Verb:

    1. To move or advance with a rolling or unsteady motion.

    Example sentence: The ship beetle forwards in the rough ocean waters.

    2. To project or overhang, jutting out like a ridge.

    Example sentence: The cliff beetled over the roaring sea below.

    3. To make a threatening or forceful gesture.

    Example sentence: With his fists clenched and brows beetled, he approached the bully.

    In summary, the noun "beetle" refers to an insect of the order Coleoptera, or a small tool or device. It can also be used as a slang term for a particular type of car. As a verb, "beetle" means to move or overhang, or to make a threatening gesture.

  2. • A general name of insects having a horny wing-cover.
    • A heavy wooden hammer or mallet.
    • To hang or extend out.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of BEETLE

The word "beetle" comes from the Old English word "bitela" or "bítula". Its origin can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*bitilaz". The word likely evolved from an Indo-European root "*bheid-" or "*bhei-", which means "to split" or "to cleave". This root is related to the idea of "beetles" or "beetling" as the action of hammering or pounding. In Old English, "beetle" was used to refer to a heavy tool used for hammering, and over time, it also came to be associated with various types of insects, including some of the species we now call beetles.

Idioms with the word BEETLE

  • ground beetle

Similar spelling words for BEETLE

Plural form of BEETLE is BEETLES

Conjugate verb Beetle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have beetled
you would have beetled
he/she/it would have beetled
we would have beetled
they would have beetled
I would have beetle
you would have beetle
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we would have beetle
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been beetling
you would have been beetling
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we would have been beetling
they would have been beetling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would beetle
you would beetle
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we would beetle
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be beetling
you would be beetling
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we would be beetling
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FUTURE

I will beetle
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we will beetle
they will beetle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be beetling
you will be beetling
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we will be beetling
they will be beetling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have beetled
you will have beetled
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been beetling
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we will have been beetling
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IMPERATIVE

you beetle
we let´s beetle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to beetle

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was beetling
you were beetling
he/she/it was beetling
we were beetling
they were beetling

PAST PARTICIPLE

beetled

PAST PERFECT

I had beetled
you had beetled
he/she/it had beetled
we had beetled
they had beetled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been beetling
you had been beetling
he/she/it had been beetling
we had been beetling
they had been beetling

PRESENT

I beetle
you beetle
he/she/it beetles
we beetle
they beetle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am beetling
you are beetling
he/she/it is beetling
we are beetling
they are beetling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

beetling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have beetled
you have beetled
he/she/it has beetled
we have beetled
they have beetled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been beetling
you have been beetling
he/she/it has been beetling
we have been beetling
they have been beetling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it beetle

SIMPLE PAST

I beetled
you beetled
he/she/it beetled
we beetled
they beetled

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