caterpillar
//ˈkæt.ə.pɪl.ər//
Noun
caterpillarSingular
caterpillarsPlural
1
The larval stage of a butterfly or moth, typically having a segmented wormlike body with multiple legs and often covered in hair or spines.
The caterpillar will turn into a beautiful butterfly.
2
A vehicle with continuous tracks instead of wheels, used for moving over rough terrain.
The caterpillar moved slowly across the muddy construction site.