grubs

[US]/ɡrʌbz/
[UK]/ɡrʌbz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.larvae of insects, especially beetles; food (slang)
v.to search for something eagerly but often unsuccessfully; to dig; to find something undesirable; to extract

Phrases & Collocations

grubs and worms

grubs for bait

grubs in soil

grubs and insects

grubs for fishing

grubs for chickens

grubs in garden

grubs as food

grubs by nature

grubs and larvae

Example Sentences

grubs are an important food source for many birds.

we found grubs in the garden while digging.

some people enjoy eating grubs as a delicacy.

grubs can damage the roots of plants if not controlled.

he collected grubs to feed his pet reptiles.

grubs often live underground, feeding on decaying matter.

many fishermen use grubs as bait for catching fish.

there are various species of grubs found in nature.

grubs can be an indicator of soil health.

we learned how to identify different types of grubs.

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