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caterpillar in German

caterpillar in German is Raupe, Raupenfahrzeug — caterpillar means the wormlike larval stage of a butterfly or moth.

caterpillar in German

Raupe
noun
The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm.
Raupe
noun
A vehicle with a caterpillar track; a crawler.
Raupenfahrzeug
noun
A vehicle with a caterpillar track; a crawler.

What does "caterpillar" mean?

  1. noun The wormlike larval stage of a butterfly or moth.
    "A fat green caterpillar was munching on the cabbage leaves."
  2. noun A vehicle fitted with continuous tracks instead of wheels, used for rough terrain.
    "A caterpillar tractor cleared the muddy field."
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caterpillar in a sentence

  • A fat green caterpillar was munching on the cabbage leaves.
  • A caterpillar tractor cleared the muddy field.

Similar words in German

cat

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What is "caterpillar" in German?

"caterpillar" in German is Raupe, Raupenfahrzeug. caterpillar means: The wormlike larval stage of a butterfly or moth.

How do you use "caterpillar" in a sentence?

Example: "A fat green caterpillar was munching on the cabbage leaves." In German, "caterpillar" is Raupe, Raupenfahrzeug.

Are there other ways to say "caterpillar" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "caterpillar": Raupe, Raupenfahrzeug.

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