Definition of grub

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Grub (n.) The larva of an insect, especially of a beetle; -- called also grubworm. See Illust. of Goldsmith beetle, under Goldsmith..

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Grubby :: Grubby (a.) Dirty; unclean.
Flagworm :: Flagworm (n.) A worm or grub found among flags and sedge.
Mulligrubs :: Mulligrubs (n.) Hence, sullenness; the sulks..
Grubworm :: Grubworm (n.) See Grub, n., 1..
Urrhodin :: Urrhodin (n.) Indigo red, a product of the decomposition, or oxidation, of indican. It is sometimes found in the sediment of pathological urines. It is soluble in ether or alcohol, giving the solution a beautiful red color. Also called indigrubin..
Grugru Worm :: Grugru worm () The larva or grub of a large South American beetle (Calandra palmarum), which lives in the pith of palm trees and sugar cane. It is eaten by the natives, and esteemed a delicacy..
Grubbed :: Grubbed (imp. & p. p.) of Gru.
Stub :: Stub (v. t.) To grub up by the roots; to extirpate; as, to stub up edible roots..
Larva :: Larva (n.) Any young insect from the time that it hatches from the egg until it becomes a pupa, or chrysalis. During this time it usually molts several times, and may change its form or color each time. The larvae of many insects are much like the adults in form and habits, but have no trace of wings, the rudimentary wings appearing only in the pupa stage. In other groups of insects the larvae are totally unlike the parents in structure and habits, and are called caterpillars, grubs, maggots, et
Grub :: Grub (v. t.) To supply with food.
Grub :: Grub (n.) A short, thick man; a dwarf..
Grub :: Grub (v. t.) To dig; to dig up by the roots; to root out by digging; -- followed by up; as, to grub up trees, rushes, or sedge..
Grub :: Grub (v. i.) To dig in or under the ground, generally for an object that is difficult to reach or extricate; to be occupied in digging..
Grub :: Grub (n.) Victuals; food.
Assart :: Assart (n.) The act or offense of grubbing up trees and bushes, and thus destroying the thickets or coverts of a forest..
Grubby :: Grubby (n.) Any species of Cottus; a sculpin.
Grub :: Grub (n.) The larva of an insect, especially of a beetle; -- called also grubworm. See Illust. of Goldsmith beetle, under Goldsmith..
Indigrubin :: Indigrubin (n.) Same as Urrhodin.
Sneak :: Sneak (n.) A ball bowled so as to roll along the ground; -- called also grub.
Grub :: Grub (v. i.) To drudge; to do menial work.
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