Meaning & use
woodlouse
A small, gray, segmented land crustacean with a hard shell, commonly found under rocks, logs, and damp soil.
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We found a woodlouse curled into a tiny ball under the flowerpot.
The children collected woodlice from the garden to study their legs under a magnifying glass.
A note on using this word
Despite its name and appearance, a woodlouse is a crustacean, related to crabs and shrimp, not an insect.
Words with a similar meaning
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