beetles 1 of 2

verb

Definition of beetlesnext
present tense third-person singular of beetle
as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point houses in the town commonly have second stories that beetle over the ground floors, and the overhang is known as a "bump"

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beetles

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noun

plural of beetle
as in hammers

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  1. pokes
  2. rods
  3. batons
Verb
  • Loose threads that fly about vigorously in the wind decorate almost every garment, the inside lining often pokes out in random places, and cutoff sleeves are repositioned as dress pockets.
    Denni Hu, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Ellen pokes her head out from behind a door as her friends grow impatient.
    Scottie Andrew, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of pokes
Noun
  • Instead of using rods filled with nuclear fuel, X-energy's plant will run off of little balls of uranium.
    Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In this procedure, the orthopedic surgeon makes an incision, realigns the bones, and secures them with screws, plates, or rods.
    Maggie Aime, MSN, Health, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of rods
Noun
  • Indy can pick up pretty much anything from broomsticks to batons to protect himself and can engage in a relatively complex version of POV fisticuffs that allows players to block, parry, and punch with either hand.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In November, tens of thousands rallied in support of the king in Kathmandu, where riot police officers used batons and tear gas to halt them from marching to the center of the capital.
    Binaj Gurubacharya, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024
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