beetled Definition

beetle¹
noun

1. Any of numerous species of insect with thickened forewings that are not used for flight but modified to form rigid horny cases which cover and protect the delicate membranous hindwings.
2. colloq
A particular type of small Volkswagen car with a rounded roof and bonnet, resembling a beetle in shape.
Form: Beetle (usually)
3. A game using dice, in which a drawing of a beetle is gradually assembled from its various parts.

verb

(Brit)
intr
beetled, beetling
1. To move quickly or as if in a hurry to get away; to scurry.

Form: beetle about (usually)
Form: beetle around
Form: beetle away

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon bitela, from biten to bite; early 20c as verb

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beetle³
verb beetled, beetling

intr
1. To project or jut out; to overhang.

Derivative: beetling
adj

Example: beetling cliffs

Etymology: 17c: apparently first used as a verb by Shakespeare; derived from beetle-browed.