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insect

/ˈɪnsɛkt/

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noun

Insekt

An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

Examples :

"Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps."

Unser Schuppen hat mehrere Insektenbefälle, darunter Ameisen, Hornissen und Wespen.

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noun

Insekt, Krabbeltier

Any small arthropod similar to an insect including spiders, centipedes, millipedes, etc

Examples :

"The swamp is swarming with every sort of insect."

Der Sumpf wimmelt von jeder Art von Insekt.

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noun

Wicht, Dreckskerl

A contemptible or powerless person.

Examples :

"The manager’s assistant was the worst sort of insect."

Der Assistent des Managers war die schlimmste Art von Dreckskerl.

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