caterpillar
Definitions
Noun
- A wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
- A large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "caterpillar".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | caterpillar | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | caterpillars | 4 | 1 |
| 3 | caterpillar's | 4 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "caterpillar".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | controller | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | comptroller | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | caterpiller | 4 | 0 |
| 4 | chronicler | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | crassweller | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | crumpler | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | kitzmiller | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | klingler | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | kodacolor | 4 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "caterpillar".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cellar | 2 | 26 |
| 2 | cafeteria | 5 | 15 |
| 3 | capillary | 4 | 8 |
| 4 | pillar | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | caterpillars | 4 | 1 |
| 6 | caterpillar's | 4 | 0 |
| 7 | caterpiller | 4 | 0 |
| 8 | caterpiller's | 4 | 0 |
| 9 | carilla | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | castilla | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | capillaries | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | scarpulla | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | cotterill | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | catterall | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | catherina | 4 | 0 |
| 16 | castellaw | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | barillari | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | cartersville | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | waterville | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | terrill | 2 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "caterpillar" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "caterpillar" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "caterpillar" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "caterpillar".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | caterpillar's | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | caterpiller | 4 | 0 |
| 3 | caterpiller's | 4 | 0 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 2
Fragments: 3
Sound Alikes: 9
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 3
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
'From agriculture to earth moving': Caterpillar boasts long history in central Illinois
Jun 13, 2025 Peoria Journal Star
Jun 13, 2025 Peoria Journal Star
McDonald’s Japan’s Very Hungry Caterpillar Happy Meal toys are very cute【Photos】
Jun 14, 2025 SoraNews24
Jun 14, 2025 SoraNews24
'To the next 100': Caterpillar family has a story to tell that is five generations old
Jun 13, 2025 Peoria Journal Star
Jun 13, 2025 Peoria Journal Star
Heartbreak to resilience: Untold perspectives of Caterpillar’s HQ move from Peoria
Jun 12, 2025 Peoria Journal Star
Jun 12, 2025 Peoria Journal Star
This camouflaged critter wears severed insect body parts like a coat
Apr 23, 2025 National Geographic
Apr 23, 2025 National Geographic