beetle
noun
/ˈbiːtəl/
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[ˈbiɾəɫ]
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- Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like front wings which cover and protect a pair of rear wings when at rest.
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scarabée,
coccinelle
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Beetle
noun
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- (UK, Australia, NZ) A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and since 2011).
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Coccinelle
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beetle
noun
/ˈbiːtəl/
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[ˈbiɾəɫ]
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- A type of mallet with a large wooden head, used to drive wedges, beat pavements, etc.
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mailloche
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