heelwalker
Any of the order Mantophasmatodea of carnivorous, wingless insects that superficially…Any of the order Mantophasmatodea of carnivorous, wingless insects that superficially resemble a cross between praying mantises and phasmids.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of the order Mantophasmatodea of carnivorous, wingless insects that superficially resemble a cross between praying mantises and phasmids.
Origin
Compound of heel + walker, from the fact that these insects have a habit of walking with tCompound of heel + walker, from the fact that these insects have a habit of walking with the tips of their feet held up in the air.
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Forms
plural: heelwalkers| Singular | heelwalker |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsSee also
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