grasshopper

Noun

Meaning

Any jumping, orthopterous insect, of the families Acrididae and Locustidae. The species and genera are very numerous. The former family includes the Western grasshopper or locust (Caloptenus spretus), noted for the great extent of its ravages in the region beyond the Mississippi. In the Eastern United States the red-legged (Caloptenus femurrubrum and C. atlanis) are closely related species, but their ravages are less important. They are closely related to the migratory locusts of the Old World. See Locust.

In ordinary square or upright pianos of London make, the escapement lever or jack, so made that it can be taken out and replaced with the key; -- called also the hopper.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

hopper gopher frog locust chamois leaper Greenhorn drink insect cocktail orthoptera airplane cricketer feckless orthopteran
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Antonyms

princess

Hypernyms

animal cocktail orthopteran orthopteron orthopterous insect

Hyponyms

acridid long-horned grasshopper tettigoniid short-horned grasshopper

Phrases with the word

meadow grasshopper gregarious phase grasshopper be knee-high to a grasshopper grasshopper nodding pump grasshopper-like Mearns's grasshopper mouse

Anagrams

hoppergrass

Examples

"The water in music the oar forsakes." The air in music the wing forsakes. All things move in music and write it. The mouse, lizard, and grasshopper sing together on the Turlock sands, sing with the morning stars. John Muir

You need to learn patience, you grasshopper. Nicholas Sparks

If a grasshopper tries to fight a lawnmower, one may admire his courage but not his judgement. Robert A. Heinlein

One can't give a grasshopper to a child if one has not caught it yet. Madagascan Proverb

The grasshopper flies about, but the kingfisher watches him. Samoan Proverb

Ride an elephant to catch a grasshopper. Thai Proverb

Close letter words and terms

grasshawk grasshook grasshop grasshopper green grasshopper mouse grasshopper nodding pump