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grasshopper

/ɡɹæsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/

Meanings
noun
A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.

Examples :

"The grasshopper hopped across the schoolyard during recess. "
insect animal nature biology environment ecology

Related Words

Illustration competition

competition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

Illustration photography

photography noun

/fəˈtɒɡɹəfi/ /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/

The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.

"My son's photography class is learning about different types of film and digital cameras. "

Illustration crickets

crickets noun

/ˈkɹɪkɪts/

An insect in the order Orthoptera, especially family Gryllidae, that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wing casings against combs on its hind legs.

"The sound of crickets filled the summer night air. "

Illustration orthoptera

orthoptera noun

/ɔrˈθɑptərə/ /ɔrˈθɒptərə/

Any of very many four-winged insects, of the order Orthoptera, such as grasshoppers, crickets and locusts

"The biology student learned that Orthoptera includes insects like grasshoppers and crickets. "

Illustration schoolyard

schoolyard noun

/ˈskuːljɑːrd/ /ˈskuːljɑrd/

The grounds around a school.

"The children played tag on the schoolyard during recess. "

Illustration escapement

escapement noun

/ɪˈskeɪpmənt/ /əˈskeɪpmənt/

The contrivance in a timepiece (winding wristwatch) which connects the train of wheel work with the pendulum or balance, giving to the latter the impulse by which it is kept in vibration.

"The watchmaker carefully adjusted the escapement to ensure the ticking sound was even and the watch kept accurate time. "

Illustration communicating

communicating verb

/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪŋ/ /kəˈmjunɪkeɪɾɪŋ/

To impart

"The teacher is communicating the assignment details to the students. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration distances

distances noun

/ˈdɪstənsɪz/ /ˈdɪstənsɪz/

The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

"From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok."

Illustration distinct

distinct adjective

/dɪsˈtɪŋkt/

Capable of being perceived very clearly.

"Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic."

Illustration herbivorous

herbivorous adjective

/hɜːɹˈbɪvəɹəs/

Feeding chiefly on plants.

"The giraffe is a herbivorous animal, eating leaves from tall trees. "

Illustration adjustment

adjustment noun

/əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

The action of adjusting something

"The adjustment to the new school schedule took a few days. "