gnat

Meanings

• noun

  A small flying insect that hovers around livestock and humans, often in large numbers. Belonging to the Dipteran order and the family of Mydaes.

  - "The farmer was annoyed by the swarm of gnats that kept bothering his cattle."
  - "I was surrounded by gnats while working in the garden."

• noun

  A miniature helicopter or drone.

  - "The military used gnats for reconnaissance missions."
  - "My brother's new toy was a remote-controlled gnat."

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Pronunciation

1. /næt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gnat
nat , cat , fat , mat

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Variants

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gnat , gnats , gnattier , gnattiest , gnatty , fungus gnat , fungus gnats

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'gnat' meant 'a small fly'. The word is cognate with the Dutch word 'mug' and the German word 'Mücken'.

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Trivia

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1. Gnats have two pairs of wings, but they only use their hind wings for flying.

2. Gnats are attracted to the carbon dioxide that humans exhale.

3. Gnats are the primary pollinators for some types of orchids.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mosquitoes: Mosquitoes and gnats belong to the same order, Dipterans, but they have distinct differences. Mosquitoes have a tube-like mouthpart called a proboscis, while gnats have a sponge-like mouthpart called a labium.

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Culture

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In literature, gnats are often used as a metaphor for annoyances or distractions. In art, they have been depicted in various forms, such as paintings and sculptures. In music, there is a song called 'Gnat's in My Bed' by the band The Dickies.

How to Memorize "gnat"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, buzzing insect flying around your head.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gnat' with the annoyance of being bothered by a swarm of small flies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gnats Nibble Near Animals' to remember the meaning of the word.

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