caterpillar

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations'caterpillar', 'Caterpillar': /ˈkætəˌpɪlə/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈkætəˌpɪlɚ, ˈkætɚ-/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(kat′ə pil′ər, kat′ər-)


Collocations for "caterpillar"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "caterpillar" in context.

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caterpillar

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. a [hairy, furry, fuzzy, large] caterpillar
  2. A caterpillar [becomes, turns into] a [moth, butterfly].
  3. went from caterpillar to [moth]
  4. Caterpillars feed on [leaves, grass, clover].
  5. This [kind, type] of caterpillar is poisonous.
  6. [Birds, Other insects] eat caterpillars.
  7. The children [collected, examined] caterpillars.
n as adj
  1. a [tank, truck, crane] with caterpillar [tracks, tires]
'caterpillar' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
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