BEETLE

Definition of BEETLE

  1. (verb)be suspended over or hang over
  2. (verb)fly or go in a manner resembling a beetle
  3. (verb)beat with a beetle
  4. (noun)insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
  5. (noun)a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head (usually wooden); used to drive wedges or ram down paving stones or for crushing or beating or flattening or smoothing
  6. (adj)jutting or overhanging