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springtail

/ˈsprɪŋteɪl/

Meanings
noun
Any of various wingless hexapods, of the subclass Collembola, with spring-like legs.

Examples :

"The tiny springtail jumped away quickly when I watered my potted plant. "
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Illustration collembola

collembola noun

/kɒləmˈboʊlə/ /ˌkɒləmˈboʊlə/

Any of many minute wingless arthropods of subclass Collembola; a springtail

"The gardener noticed tiny, white collembola jumping in the soil after watering the flower pots. "

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quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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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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jumped verb

/dʒʌmpt/

To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.

"Kangaroos are known for their ability to jump high."

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subclass noun

/ˈsʌbklæs/ /ˈsʌˌbklæs/

An object class derived from another class (its superclass) from which it inherits a base set of properties and methods.

""A Siamese cat is a subclass of cat; it inherits the basic characteristics of all cats but also has its own unique features, like its colorpoint coat." "

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spring verb

/spɹɪŋ/

To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

"Lifting the heavy box sprang his back, causing him a lot of pain. "

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watered verb

/ˈwɔːtə(ɹ)d/

To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).

"She watered the garden every morning before school. "

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like noun

/laɪk/

(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

"Tell me your likes and dislikes."

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potted verb

/ˈpɒtɪd/ /ˈpɑtɪd/

To put (something) into a pot.

"to pot a plant"

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hexapods noun

/ˈhɛksəpɒdz/ /ˈhɛksəˌpɔdz/

Any organism, being or robot with six legs.

"The entomologist collected several hexapods, including ants and beetles, for her research. "

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plant noun

/plænt/ /plɑːnt/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."