caterpillar in German
caterpillar in German is Raupe, Raupenfahrzeug — caterpillar means the wormlike larval stage of a butterfly or moth.
caterpillar in German
Raupe
The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm.
Raupe
A vehicle with a caterpillar track; a crawler.
Raupenfahrzeug
A vehicle with a caterpillar track; a crawler.
What does "caterpillar" mean?
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noun The wormlike larval stage of a butterfly or moth.
"A caterpillar is letting itself down on a thread, twirling slowly like a rope artist, spiralling towards his chest. It’s a luscious, unreal green, like a gumdrop, and covered with tiny bright hairs."
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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 caterpillar is letting itself down on a thread, twirling slowly like a rope artist, spiralling towards his chest. It’s a luscious, unreal green, like a gumdrop, and covered with tiny bright hairs.
- The bird just ate that green caterpillar.
- A caterpillar tractor cleared the muddy field.
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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.
Are there other ways to say "caterpillar" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "caterpillar": Raupe, Raupenfahrzeug.
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