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gnat

/næt/

Meanings
noun
Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.

Examples :

"A swarm of gnats buzzed around my head as I walked through the garden. "
insect animal biology nature

Related Words

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swarm noun

/swɔːm/ /swɔɹm/

A large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony.

"A swarm of bees flew over the garden, heading towards the woods. "

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through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

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insect noun

/ˈɪnsɛkt/

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."

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garden noun

/ˈɡɑːdn̩/ /-n̩/

An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.

"a vegetable garden  a flower garden"

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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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small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

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within adjective

/wɪˈθɪn/ /wɪðˈɪn/

In the context of which the present document or ruling is made.

"the within appeal"

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buzzed verb

/bʌzd/

To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.

"The beehive buzzed loudly as the children played near it. "

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walked verb

/wɔːkt/

To move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with at least one foot on the ground at all times. Compare run.

"To walk briskly for an hour every day is to keep fit."

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around adjective

/əˈɹaʊnd/

(with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.

"Is Clare around today?"

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order noun

/ˈɔːdə/ /ˈɔɹdɚ/

Arrangement, disposition, or sequence.

"The order of the books on the shelf was alphabetical by author. "