grub

US /ɡrʌb/
UK /ɡrʌb/
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1.

the larva of an insect, especially a beetle, typically a plump, sluggish, legless creature.

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The bird pecked at the ground, searching for a juicy grub.
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Gardeners often find grubs damaging plant roots.
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larvamaggotworm
2.

food (informal)

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Let's go get some grub after the game.
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The cafeteria serves decent grub.
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foodchoweatsvictualsprovisions
1.

to dig or search for something, especially food, in a laborious or untidy way.

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The pigs were grubbing around in the mud for truffles.
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He spent the afternoon grubbing out weeds from the garden.
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digrootrummagescrounge