any of numerous insects of the order Coleoptera, characterized by hard, horny forewings that cover and protect the membranous flight wings.

(loosely) any of various insects resembling the beetle, as a cockroach.

Chiefly British . to move quickly; scurry

He beetled off to catch the train.

verb

bag , balloon , belly , jut , overhang , pouch , project , protrude , protuberate , stand out , stick out

noun

battledore , bug , chafer , clock , coleopter , dor , drive , elater , firefly , goldbug , japanese , june bug , ladybug , mallet (heavy) , scarab , scarabee , skipjack , stag , tumblebug , weevil