grub
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/ɡrʌb/
🇬🇧
/ɡrʌb/
noun
R
A larva of certain insects, often resembling a small, plump worm.
The gardener removed the grubs from the soil to protect the plants.
R
Food, especially simple or basic food.
The pub is famous for its tasty grub.
verb
R
To search for something, often by digging or looking through various items.
The bird was grubbing in the dirt for insects.
translation
A larva of certain insects, often resembling a small, plump worm.; Food, especially simple or basic food.
To search for something, often by digging or looking through various items.
Word Forms
Past
grubbed
3rd Present
grubs
Progressive
grubbing
Plural
grubs
Perfect
grubbed