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Sowbug

Description:

A sowbug is a small, terrestrial crustacean that is commonly found in damp environments such as gardens, basements, and under rocks. It has a segmented body, numerous legs, and a pair of antennae.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A small, oval, multi-legged crustacean that typically rolls up into a ball when disturbed; also known as a woodlouse or pill bug.

2. (Obsolete) A lazy or idle person, often used as a term of derision.

Verb:

1. (Obsolete) To act or move in a lazy or sluggish manner.

2. (Obsolete) To scatter or distribute seeds over the ground in preparation for growing crops.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. Pete lifted the rock and uncovered several sowbugs crawling around.

2. The sowbug curled up into a tight ball when Sarah touched it.

Verb:

1. The farmers would sowbug the fields with seeds in the early spring.

2. The team worked hard while the lazy players were sowbugging around.

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