딱정벌레목에 속하는 곤충의 총칭으로, 앞날개가 딱딱한 껍질처럼 변해 뒷날개를 보호하는 것이 특징임.
An insect of the order Coleoptera, characterized by forewings modified into hard wing cases that protect the hind wings.
예문:
"The researcher discovered a rare species of beetle in the Amazon rainforest."
"A shiny green beetle crawled slowly across the surface of the leaf."
흙을 다지거나 돌을 깨고 쐐기를 박는 데 사용하는 머리가 크고 무거운 나무 망치나 메.
A heavy tool with a large head and a handle, used for tasks such as ramming earth, crushing stones, or driving wedges.
예문:
"The worker used a heavy wooden beetle to drive the stakes into the ground."
"Ancient masons often used a beetle to level the paving stones."
벼랑이나 눈썹 등이 툭 불거져 나오거나 위태롭게 내리덮듯이 돌출하다.
To overhang or project in a prominent or threatening way, often used to describe cliffs or eyebrows.
예문:
"The jagged limestone cliffs beetle over the narrow mountain pass."
"His thick eyebrows beetled as he concentrated on the difficult task."
곤충이 기어가듯 짧고 빠른 걸음으로 서둘러 가거나 종종걸음치다.
To move hurriedly or make one's way with short, quick steps, like the movement of an insect.
예문:
"The assistant beetled about the office, gathering papers for the meeting."
"We had to beetle off early to catch the last train home."
특히 숱이 많고 툭 튀어나온 눈썹처럼 돌출되어 있는.
Projecting or overhanging, especially in reference to shaggy or prominent eyebrows.
예문:
"The professor's beetle brows gave him a permanently stern expression."
"They found shelter under a beetle rock ledge during the sudden storm."
천(특히 리넨이나 면)을 메나 기계로 두드려 매끄럽고 윤이 나게 다듬질하다.
To finish cloth, especially linen or cotton, by pounding it with a beetle or machine to produce a smooth, lustrous surface.
예문:
"The high-quality linen was beetled to enhance its natural sheen."
"Traditional methods were used to beetle the fabric for the ceremonial robes."