Caterpillar Definition & Meaning
caterpillar
- noun
- a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
- a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
"Caterpillar" in song lyrics
See how caterpillar is used in real songs:
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"or keep it realer, and see me on a Iron Caterpillar"
Dilated Peoples f/ A.G., Defari, Xzibit — Rework the Angles -
"I'm the tarantula on the caterpillar"
Fiend f/ Master P, Mystikal — Do You Know? -
"Remember, the time will fly, like a caterpillar"
Lil B f/ Jean Grae, Phonte — Base for Your Face
Words that rhyme with caterpillar
Usage tips for "caterpillar"
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- What does caterpillar mean?
- a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
- What part of speech is caterpillar?
- Caterpillar is a noun.
- How many definitions does caterpillar have?
- Caterpillar has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).