单词 | bug destroyer |
释义 | > as lemmasbug destroyer bug destroyer n. a person, device, or substance that kills insects or other bugs (sense 1); an insecticide; cf. bug killer n. ΚΠ 1786 H. Lemoine Kentish Curate IV. xvii. 215 The Doctor proved a very superficial examiner, and a low fellow, who formerly had been a bug destroyer in ordinary to a garrison. 1806 in Spirit of Public Jrnls. (1807) 10 221 Bug Destroyer to His Majesty, and Flea Catcher in general. 1888 Amer. Garden May 180/1 (advt.) We tested it on our trial grounds with good results, and we believe it to be the best bug destroyer. 1932 Pop. Mech. Aug. 336/2 An effective and non-inflammable insect and bug destroyer. 2014 Gulf Weekly (Nexis) 24 Sept. My villa has been invaded by a swarm of tiny ants... How do I get rid of them? I'm not happy with calling in the bug destroyers as I have children and animals in the home. < as lemmas |
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