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elaterid vs beetle

beetle vs elaterid

elaterid and beetle both are nouns.

elaterid is not an adjective while beetle is an adjective.

elaterid is not a verb while beetle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
elaterid Yes No No No
beetle Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, beetle is a hypernym of elaterid; that is, beetle is a word with a broader meaning than elaterid:
  • elaterid: any of various widely distributed beetles
  • beetle: insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
elaterid (noun) beetle (noun)
any of various widely distributed beetles insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head (usually wooden); used to drive wedges or ram down paving stones or for crushing or beating or flattening or smoothing
elaterid (adjective) beetle (adjective)
jutting or overhanging
elaterid (verb) beetle (verb)
beat with a beetle
fly or go in a manner resembling a beetle
be suspended over or hang over
Difference between elaterid and beetle

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