insects

/ˈɪnsɛkts/

IPA: /IH1 N S EH0 K T S/

noun

1
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.”
2
Any small arthropod similar to an insect including spiders, centipedes, millipedes, etc
“The swamp is swarming with every sort of insect.”
3
A contemptible or powerless person.
“The manager’s assistant was the worst sort of insect.”

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