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formicate

/ˈfɔːr.mɪ.keɪt/

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verb

formalcommonobsolete/ˈfɔːr.mɪ.keɪt/

An obsolete verb meaning to creep or crawl like an ant; to move in a manner resembling ants.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревший глагол, означающий ползать или передвигаться, как муравей; двигаться способом, напоминающим муравьев.
  1. To crawl like ants C2 formal

    To move or swarm in a manner resembling ants; to creep or crawl in large numbers.

    • The ground seemed to formicate with insects after the rain.
    • The crowd formicated across the field in a chaotic rush.
    • During the picnic, the ants formicated over the crumbs.

    🇷🇺Ползать как муравьи

    Synonyms: crawlcreepswarmteem

  • formicated past participle
  • formicated past simple
  • formicating present participle
  • formicates third person singular