weevil

UK
/ˈwiːvəl/
US
/ˈwiːvəl/

Translations

weevilnoun
weevils
pl
UK
/ˈwiːvəl/
US
/ˈwiːvəl/
The farmer found a weevil in the grain storage.
Фермер нашел долгоносика в зернохранилище.
weeviladjective
UK
/ˈwiː.vəl/
US
/ˈwi.vəl/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g. 'weevil damage', meaning 'caused by weevils'.

Definitions

weevilnoun
A small beetle that is known for its elongated snout and is often a pest of crops and stored food products.
The farmer was concerned about the weevil infestation in his grain storage.
weeviladjective
Relating to, characterized by, or caused by weevils.
The inspector noted extensive weevil damage in the stored wheat.