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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

caterpillar

/kætərˈpɪlər/ noun · British & US
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What does caterpillar mean?

noun

A large, crawling insect that eats plants and is the larval stage of a butterfly or moth. A machine or vehicle that carries people or goods, especially one that travels on rails.

Example

"The caterpillar crawled across the leaf, leaving a trail of silk behind it."

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