"insect" meaning in All languages combined

See insect on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈɪnsɛkt/ Audio: en-us-insect.ogg [US] Forms: insect, insects [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A type of small animal with an external skeleton and six legs. Synonyms: bug
    Sense id: simple-insect-en-noun-mtuEiWHI
  2. A person who is weak or not important. Synonyms: weakling
    Sense id: simple-insect-en-noun-rgunB3Yn
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