beetle

• Beschreibt etwas, das hervortritt oder überhängt; wird oft in der Wendung 'beetle-browed' (mit buschigen, vorstehenden Brauen) verwendet, um dichte, hervortretende Augenbrauen zu bezeichnen.

Describes something that projects or overhangs, often used in the phrase 'beetle-browed' to mean having heavy, projecting eyebrows.

1. Jutting or overhangingC1formal

   Describing something that sticks out or hangs over, like a prominent brow or a cliff edge.

   Vorspringend oder überhängend

   • He had a beetle brow that gave him a stern appearance.
   • The beetle cliffs loomed over the narrow path.
   • The old man's beetle eyebrows were thick and bushy.

   Synonymebulgingjuttingprojectingprominentprotruding

   Antonymeconcaverecessedretractedsunken

• Ein Insekt mit beißenden Mundwerkzeugen und harten Vorderflügeln (Deckflügeln), die die häutigen Hinterflügel schützen; auch ein hammerähnliches Werkzeug mit großem Kopf zum Eintreiben von Keilen oder zum Zerkleinern.

A noun referring to an insect with biting mouthparts and front wings modified into horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings, or a tool resembling a hammer with a large head used for driving wedges or crushing.

1. A2formalscientific

   An insect with biting mouthparts and front wings modified into hard covers that protect the membranous rear wings.

   Käfer

   • A colorful beetle crawled across the leaf.
   • The garden is full of beetles in the summer.
   • He studied the anatomy of a beetle under a microscope.

2. B2formaltechnical

   A heavy tool resembling a hammer, usually with a large wooden head, used for driving wedges, ramming paving stones, or crushing and smoothing materials.

   Ramme

   • The worker used a beetle to drive the wedge into the log.
   • A beetle is essential for breaking up large stones.
   • He swung the beetle to flatten the uneven pavement.

   Synonymemalletmaulrammer

3. To overhangC1formal

   To be suspended over or hang over something, often in a threatening or prominent way.

   Überhängen

   • The cliffs beetle over the sea, creating a dramatic view.
   • Dark clouds beetled over the horizon before the storm.
   • The old building's roof beetled over the narrow street.

   Synonymebulgejutobtrudeoverhangprojectprotrudestick out

4. To move quicklyB2informalbritish

   To fly or go in a manner resembling a beetle, often meaning to scurry or move hastily.

   Sich schnell bewegen

   • He beetled off to catch the last train.
   • The children beetled across the playground.
   • She beetled down the street to avoid the rain.

   Synonymeboltdartdashhastenhurryrushscurrysprint

5. To beat with a toolC1formaltechnical

   To strike or beat something using a beetle tool.

   Mit einem Stampfer schlagen

   • The craftsman beetled the metal to shape it.
   • They beetled the fabric to soften it.
   • He beetled the post into the ground with steady blows.

   Synonymehammermalletmaulpestleram

6. Jutting or overhangingC1formal

   Describing something that projects outward or hangs over, often in a prominent or threatening manner.

   Überhängend

   • The beetle brow of the mountain loomed above them.
   • He had a beetle forehead that gave him a stern look.
   • The beetle rocks jutted out over the valley.

• Sich schnell oder eilig fortbewegen, oft mit einem Gefühl von Dringlichkeit oder Zielgerichtetheit; auch hastig laufen oder eilen.

A verb meaning to move quickly or hurriedly, often with a sense of urgency or purpose.

1. To overhang or jut outC1formal

   To project or hang over something, often in a threatening or prominent manner.

   Überhängen

   • The cliffs beetle over the sea, creating a dramatic landscape.
   • His eyebrows beetled over his eyes, giving him a stern expression.
   • The old building's roof beetled out over the narrow street.

   Synonymebulgeextendjutoverhangprojectprotrudethrust

   Antonymerecederetract

2. To move quickly or scurryB2informalbritish

   To move in a hurried or bustling way, often resembling the quick motion of a beetle.

   Sich schnell bewegen

   • The children beetled off to school as soon as the bell rang.
   • She beetled across the room to answer the phone.
   • We need to beetle along if we want to catch the train.

   Synonymeboltbustledartdashhurryrushscurryscuttle

3. To beat with a heavy toolC2formal

   To strike or pound something using a beetle (a heavy mallet or rammer).

   Mit einem schweren Werkzeug schlagen

   • The workers beetled the paving stones into place.
   • He beetled the wedge firmly into the log.
   • The old method involved beetling the flax to soften it.

   Synonymebeathammermalletpoundramtamp

Phrasal-Variantenbeetle off