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beetle2

Syllabification: (bee·tle)

Pronunciation: /ˈbētl/

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Definition of beetle

noun

a tool with a heavy head and a handle, used for tasks such as ramming, crushing, and driving wedges; a maul.
a machine used for heightening the luster of cloth by pressure from rollers.