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Caterpillar

Noun (Singular): A small, worm-like creature with a soft body, many legs, and a distinct head, that transforms into a butterfly or moth during its life cycle.

Noun (Plural): Caterpillars can refer to multiple individual worm-like creatures, who share similar characteristics.

Example sentences:

1. She found a colorful caterpillar crawling on the tree trunk.
2. The caterpillars feasted on the leaves of the tomato plants.
3. After weeks of munching on leaves, the caterpillar finally formed a cocoon.

Adjective: Caterpillar can also be used as an adjective to describe anything related to or resembling a caterpillar.

Example sentences:

1. She wore a caterpillar costume for the insect-themed party.
2. The room was decorated with caterpillar-shaped balloons.
3. The design on the rug resembled a caterpillar crawling along.

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