1. plural of beetle; insects with hard wing covers

1. third person singular present of beetle; moves quickly or hurriedly
Usage: informal
2. third person singular present of beetle; juts out or overhangs

Examples

• The garden was full of colorful beetles crawling on the flowers.
• She collected different types of beetles for her science project.
• Dung beetles roll balls of waste across the ground.
• He beetles down the street when he’s late for work.
• The old man beetles around the house doing his chores.
• The cliff beetles over the narrow path below.
• The heavy brow beetles menacingly over his dark eyes.