beetle

Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like front wings which cover and protect a pair of rear wings when at rest.

A game of chance in which players attempt to complete a drawing of a beetle, different dice rolls allowing them to add the various body parts.

Guessing competitions were tackled with much enthusiasm, followed by a beetle drive, and judging by the laughter, this was popular with all.

Alternative letter-case form of Beetle (“car”).

For quotations using this term, see Citations:beetle.

To move (away) quickly, to scurry away.

He beetled off on his vacation.

I beetled across to our table, but no Pauline, no Mr Cresswell, no Mr Rudyard.

Protruding, jutting, overhanging.

beetle brows