English-Czech translations for insect

• hmyz
  Hmyz nepatří mezi příjemné živočichy, ale musíme s ním žít. Insects are not pleasant creatures, but we have to cohabit with them.
  Hmyz nepředstavuje jen nebezpečí pro rostliny, ale je rovněž přenašečem závažných lidských onemocnění. Insects are not only a menace to plants, but are also transmitters of very serious human illnesses.
  V prvé řadě musíme rozvinout výzkum parazitů, chorob a virů, které decimují tento pilně pracující hmyz. First, we need to develop research into the parasites, diseases and viruses decimating these hard-working insects.

Definition of insect

• An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton
• Any small arthropod similar to an insect including spiders, centipedes, millipedes, etc
• A contemptible or powerless person

Examples

• Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps
• The swamp is swarming with every sort of insect
• The manager’s assistant was the worst sort of insect

Related words

• insecticide
• insectivore
• insecticidal
• insectoid
• insectivorous
• insectary
• disinsectization
• deinsectization
• insectarium