pillbug

[US]/[ˈpɪlˌbʌɡ]/
[UK]/[ˈpɪlˌbʌɡ]/

Translation

n.a small, gray, segmented, terrestrial crustacean that curls up into a ball when disturbed.; Also called sowbug.

Phrases & Collocations

find a pillbug

pillbug habitat

rolling pillbug

pillbugs eat

many pillbugs

pillbug rolls

watching pillbugs

small pillbug

pillbug under

found pillbugs

Example Sentences

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

the children were fascinated by the pillbugs rolling into balls.

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

my daughter collected pillbugs in a small container for observation.

we accidentally brought pillbugs inside when moving the potted plants.

pillbugs prefer dark, moist environments like under rocks and leaves.

the gardener identified the creatures as pillbugs, not harmful to the plants.

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

pillbugs curl up into a ball when they feel threatened.

the kids used a magnifying glass to examine the pillbugs closely.

we carefully released the pillbugs back into the garden bed.

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