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damselfly

/ˈdæmzəlflaɪ/

Meanings
noun
Any of various insects of the suborder Zygoptera that have long slender bodies, and are similar to dragonflies but having wings folded when at rest.

Examples :

"While sitting by the pond, I noticed a slender, blue damselfly resting on a lily pad with its wings neatly folded. "
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slender adjective

/ˈslɛndə/ /ˈslɛndɚ/

Thin; slim.

"A rod is a long slender pole used for angling."

Illustration bodies

bodies noun

/ˈbɑdiz/ /ˈbɒdiz/

Physical frame.

"The doctor examined the bodies of the athletes to make sure they were healthy before the competition. "

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dragonflies noun

/ˈdræɡənflaɪz/

An insect of the suborder Epiprocta or, more strictly, the infraorder Anisoptera, having four long transparent wings held perpendicular to a long body when perched.

"While walking by the pond, we saw many dragonflies with their long, clear wings hovering over the water. "

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having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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sitting noun

/ˈsɪtɪŋ/

A period during which one is seated for a specific purpose.

"Due to the sheer volume of guests, we had to have two sittings for the meal."

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folded verb

/ˈfəʊldɪd/ /ˈfoʊldɪd/

To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.

"She folded the letter and put it in an envelope. "

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various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

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suborder noun

/ˈsʌbɔːrdər/ /ˈsʌbɔːdə/

A taxonomic category below order and above infraorder.

""Within the order Primates, which includes monkeys, apes, and humans, there are several suborders, each grouping together animals with shared evolutionary traits." "

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noticed verb

/ˈnəʊtɪst/ /ˈnoʊtɪst/

To remark upon; to mention.

""The teacher noticed that Sarah hadn't completed her homework." "

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resting verb

/ˈɹɛstɪŋ/

To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.

"After a long hike, the dog was resting in the shade. "

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

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insects noun

/ˈɪnsɛkts/

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

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