locust

A noun referring to a type of migratory grasshopper found in warm regions, known for forming large swarms that can cause extensive damage to crops; also refers to the hardwood from certain locust trees or the trees themselves.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее вид мигрирующей саранчи, обитающей в теплых регионах, известной образованием крупных роев, способных наносить значительный ущерб посевам; также относится к твердой древесине некоторых видов деревьев-саранчи или к самим деревьям.esSustantivo que designa un tipo de langosta migratoria propia de regiones cálidas, conocida por formar grandes enjambres que pueden causar daños considerables a los cultivos; también se refiere a la madera dura de ciertos árboles llamados algarrobos o acacias, o a los propios árboles.frNom désignant un type de criquet migrateur des régions chaudes, connu pour former d'importants essaims capables de causer des dégâts considérables aux cultures ; il désigne aussi le bois dur de certaines espèces d'arbres appelés « locust » ou ces arbres eux-mêmes.deEin Insekt, genauer eine Wanderheuschrecke, die in warmen Regionen lebt und große Schwärme bilden kann, welche erhebliche Schäden an Feldern verursachen. Bezieht sich außerdem auf das harte Holz bestimmter Bäume wie der Robinie oder Geweihbaum bzw. auf diese Bäume selbst.ptSubstantivo que designa um tipo de gafanhoto migratório de regiões quentes, que forma grandes enxames capazes de causar danos significativos às plantações; também se refere à madeira dura de algumas árvores conhecidas como locust ou às próprias árvores.zh指一种迁徙性蝗虫，生活在温暖地区，以形成大规模蝗群并严重危害农作物而闻名；也指某些蝗虫树（如皂荚树、刺槐等）的硬木或这些树木本身，以及其果实（角豆）。arاسم يطلق على نوع من الجراد المهاجر الذي يعيش في المناطق الدافئة ويشتهر بتكوين أسراب ضخمة قادرة على إلحاق أضرار كبيرة بالمحاصيل؛ كما يشير إلى الخشب الصلب لبعض أشجار الجراد أو إلى الأشجار نفسها.

1. Migratory grasshopper B1 formal scientific

   A type of grasshopper that migrates in large swarms, often causing extensive damage to crops and vegetation.

   • A swarm of locusts descended on the farmland, destroying the harvest.
   • Farmers are worried about the locust invasion this season.
   • Locusts can travel hundreds of miles in search of food.

   ruСаранчаesLangosta migratoriafrCriquet migrateurdeWanderheuschreckeptGafanhoto migratóriozh蝗虫arالجراد

2. Locust tree wood C1 formal technical

   Hard, durable wood obtained from trees of the genus Robinia or Gleditsia, often used for furniture and fencing.

   • The fence was built from locust wood because of its resistance to rot.
   • Locust wood is prized for its strength and longevity.
   • They used locust timber for the outdoor deck.

   ruДревесина акацииesMadera de langosta o acaciafrBois de robinier (ou de févier)deRobinienholzptMadeira de acáciazh刺槐木arخشب السنط

3. Locust tree C1 formal scientific

   Any of various hardwood trees belonging to the legume family, such as the black locust or honey locust.

   • The black locust tree produces fragrant white flowers in spring.
   • Honey locust trees are often planted in urban areas for shade.
   • Locust trees are known for their fast growth and hard wood.

   ruАкация (дерево)esÁrbol de la algarrobafrFévier (arbre)deAkazie (Baum)ptAcácia (árvore)zh刺槐（豆科乔木）arالسنط (شجرة)

• locusts plural form
• locusts' possessive plural form
• locust's possessive singular form