click beetle

click bee·tle

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klik beet-l]
- /klɪk ˈbit l/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klik beet-l]
- /klɪk ˈbit l/

Definitions of click beetle words

noun click beetle any beetle of the family Elateridae, which have the ability to right themselves with a snapping movement when placed on their backs 3
noun click beetle any of a family (Elateridae) of beetles that, when on their backs, can usually spring up with a clicking sound 3
noun click beetle any of numerous beetles of the family Elateridae, having the ability to spring up with a clicking sound when placed on their backs. 1
noun click beetle winged insect 1
noun click beetle Any of various beetles of the family Elateridae, generally less than 20 mm long, which if turned upside down, flip themselves into the air with a clicking sound. 0

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Origin of click beetle

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65

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Parts of speech for Click beetle

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click beetle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

click beetle usage trend in Literature

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