doodlebug Definition and Meaning in English (doodlebug definition)
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Doodlebug definition: The larva of an antlion, known for digging conical pits in sand to trap ants and other small insects.
Definitions of Doodlebug
- 1noun
The larva of an antlion, known for digging conical pits in sand to trap ants and other small insects.
- 2noun(colloquial)
A small, homemade, or improvised motor vehicle, often built from spare parts.
- 3noun(historical)
A V-1 flying bomb, a German pulse-jet powered cruise missile used during World War II.
Example Sentences
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“The child watched fascinated as the doodlebug dug its tiny pit in the sand.”
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“They built a doodlebug from old engine parts and bicycle wheels for fun.”
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Doodlebug definition: The larva of an antlion, known for digging conical pits in sand to trap ants and other small insects.
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'Doodlebug' translates to 'doodlebug' in English. Doodlebug definition: The larva of an antlion, known for digging conical pits in sand to trap ants and other small insects.
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