Caterpillar Synonyms

kătər-pĭlər, kătə-
A large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. butterfly
  2. canker
  3. cat
  4. larva
  5. moth
  6. tractor
  7. nympha
  8. woolly-bear
  9. worm

Words Related to Caterpillar

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. beetle
  2. caterpillars
  3. wasp
  4. froghopper
  5. Lymantria
  6. caterpiller
  7. millipedes
  8. pupa

Caterpillar Sentence Examples

  • Either the caterpillar postures and escapes, or it does not posture and is eaten; it is.

  • In conjunction with the association mentioned above of the most highly developed imaginal with the most degraded larval structure, it indicates clearly that the active, armoured grub preceded the sluggish soft-skinned caterpillar or maggot in the evolution of the Hexapoda.

  • The caterpillar will then spin itself a silk cocoon high up on the grass stem.

  • The adult caterpillar may be described as a creature the hypodermis of which is studded with Adapted from Koerschelt and buds that expand and form the butterHerder, and Lowne.

  • The cotton worm (Aletia argillacea) - also called cotton caterpillar, cotton army worm, cotton-leaf worm - is also one stage in the life-history of a moth.

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