Noun
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"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