in·sect
Pronounced:
/ˈɪnˌsɛkt/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural in·sectsMeaning:
[count] 1 : a small animal that has six legs and a body formed of three parts and that may have wings ▪ flies, bees, and other insects [=(chiefly US, informal) bugs] ▪ a swarm of flying insects —often used before another noun ▪ an insect bite ▪ Use plenty of insect spray/repellent to keep the mosquitoes from biting you. —see color picture
2 : an animal (such as a spider) that is similar to an insect —compare arachnid
2 : an animal (such as a spider) that is similar to an insect —compare arachnid