pillbugs

[US]/[ˈpɪlbʌɡ]/
[UK]/[ˈpɪlˌbʌɡ]/

Translation

n.small, gray, segmented crustaceans that curl up into a ball when threatened; (informal) A small pill or capsule.

Phrases & Collocations

find pillbugs

pillbugs crawl

many pillbugs

see pillbugs

catching pillbugs

small pillbugs

pillbugs hide

like pillbugs

have pillbugs

Example Sentences

we found several pillbugs under the damp rocks in the garden.

the kids were fascinated by the pillbugs rolling up into balls.

pillbugs are decomposers, breaking down organic matter in the soil.

i accidentally brought pillbugs inside when i carried in the firewood.

pillbugs thrive in moist environments like under logs and leaves.

my daughter collected pillbugs in a small container for observation.

we tried to get rid of the pillbugs infesting our compost bin.

pillbugs are nocturnal creatures, active mostly at night.

the gardener identified the insects as common pillbugs.

we noticed a large number of pillbugs after the heavy rain.

pillbugs are crustaceans, related to shrimp and crabs.

the children carefully released the pillbugs back into the garden.

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