caterpillar

• Estágio larval de borboletas e mariposas, caracterizado por um corpo longo e segmentado com vários pares de pernas.

A noun referring to the larval stage of butterflies and moths, characterized by a long, segmented body with multiple pairs of legs.

1. Insect larvaA2formalscientific

   The larval stage of butterflies and moths, characterized by a long, segmented body with many legs.

   Lagarta

   • The caterpillar crawled slowly along the leaf.
   • Children watched the caterpillar transform into a butterfly.
   • Some caterpillars are brightly colored to warn predators.

2. Vehicle treadB2formaltechnical

   A continuous track of metal or rubber plates used on heavy vehicles like tanks and bulldozers for traction.

   Esteira (veículo)

   • The bulldozer's caterpillar treads allowed it to move over rough terrain.
   • Tanks use caterpillar tracks to distribute their weight evenly.
   • The vehicle's caterpillar system needed repair after the long journey.

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