grub

Meanings

• noun

  Something that is eaten, especially by animals or humans; food.

  - "The pigs were rooting for grubs in the forest."
  - "Birds peck at grubs in the ground."
  - "Humans sometimes eat grubs as a delicacy."

• verb

  A person who digs or searches for something, especially food.

  - "The hobo grubbed through the trash cans looking for food."
  - "The archaeologist spent hours grubbing for ancient artifacts."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɹʌb/
   
   
   
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2. /ɡɹʌb/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

larva

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grub
crub , dub , grubhub , hubble , sub

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Variants

List of all variants of grub that leads to same result
grub , grubbed , grubber , grubbers , grubbing , grubs , Grub Street , Grub Streets , cattle grub , cattle grubs , common cattle grub , white grub , white grubs

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Etymology

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Old English grubba, from grubban ‘to dig up, root up’.

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Trivia

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1. Grubs are a rich source of protein and other essential nutrients.

2. Some edible grubs are high in omega-3 fatty acids and other healthy fats.

3. In some cultures, grubs are considered a delicacy and are eaten roasted or cooked in various ways.

4. There are over 2,000 species of edible insects, including grubs, that are consumed by people around the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Foraging: The act of searching for and gathering wild food, such as grubs, mushrooms, or nuts.

2. Entomophagy: The practice of consuming insects as food, including grubs.

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Culture

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Grub has been used in various cultural contexts. In some cultures, people consume grubs as a delicacy or as a source of protein. In literature, grubs have been used as symbols of survival and resourcefulness. For example, in the novel 'The Jungle' by Upton Sinclair, the main character Jim works at an animal slaughterhouse and eats grubs to survive.

How to Memorize "grub"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pig rooting through the ground with its snout, searching for grubs.
   - Visualize a person digging through a pile of trash, looking for food scraps or grubs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grub' with the idea of food.
   - Think of animals digging in the ground for grubs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Grubs are yummy, Underground bugs' to remember the definition of grub.

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