beetle

US /ˈbiː.t̬əl/
UK /ˈbiː.t̬əl/
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coleottero

an insect of an order distinguished by forewings that are hardened and form a protective covering for the hindwings and by biting mouthparts.

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A large black beetle crawled across the path.
Un grosso coleottero nero strisciò sul sentiero.
Some types of beetles are considered pests.
Alcuni tipi di coleotteri sono considerati parassiti.
1.

sporgere, corrugare

to hang over or project (especially in a threatening way).

:
The cliffs beetle over the sea.
Le scogliere sporgono sul mare.
His brow beetled in a frown.
La sua fronte si corrugò in un cipiglio.