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.
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Some types of beetles are considered pests.
Alcuni tipi di coleotteri sono considerati parassiti.
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buginsect
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sporgere, corrugare

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

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