looper

/'lu:pə/

Thân thiện

A looper moves along a branch by arching its body.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of caterpillar: A small, hairless caterpillar that moves by arching its body into loops, having legs only on its front and rear segments. It is typically the larva of moths belonging to the family Geometridae.
   • A mechanical part: A part in a sewing machine that forms the loop of thread.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Caterpillar):
  • The gardener found a looper eating the cabbage leaves.
  • Many loopers are the larval stage of geometer moths.
• Noun (Mechanical Part):
  • The sewing machine's looper was broken, so it couldn't form proper stitches.

Advanced Usage

• "Cabbage looper": A common name for a specific type of looper caterpillar () that is a significant pest of cabbage and other vegetables.
  • The cabbage looper can cause extensive damage to crops.

Variants and Related Words

• Geometrid: (noun) A member of the moth family Geometridae, to which looper caterpillars belong.
  • The geometrid moth is often camouflaged against tree bark.
• Inchworm: (noun) A common informal name for a looper caterpillar, describing its distinctive looping movement.
  • Children are often fascinated by the movement of an inchworm.

Synonyms

• Inchworm: (noun) A synonym emphasizing the caterpillar's movement.
• Measuring worm: (noun) Another common name for a looper caterpillar.

Related Phrases

• "Looping movement": The characteristic gait of a looper caterpillar.
  • The looping movement of the inchworm is easily recognizable.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small hairless caterpillar having legs on only its front and rear segments; mostly larvae of moths of the family Geometridae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• measuring worm
• inchworm