Definition of grub

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Grub (v. i.) To dig in or under the ground, generally for an object that is difficult to reach or extricate; to be occupied in digging..

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Hornbug :: Hornbug (n.) A large nocturnal beetle of the genus Lucanus (as L. capreolus, and L. dama), having long, curved upper jaws, resembling a sickle. The grubs are found in the trunks of old trees..
Mulligrubs :: Mulligrubs (n.) Hence, sullenness; the sulks..
Grub :: Grub (v. i.) To drudge; to do menial work.
Grubbed :: Grubbed (imp. & p. p.) of Gru.
Larva :: Larva (n.) Any young insect from the time that it hatches from the egg until it becomes a pupa, or chrysalis. During this time it usually molts several times, and may change its form or color each time. The larvae of many insects are much like the adults in form and habits, but have no trace of wings, the rudimentary wings appearing only in the pupa stage. In other groups of insects the larvae are totally unlike the parents in structure and habits, and are called caterpillars, grubs, maggots, et
Stub :: Stub (v. t.) To grub up by the roots; to extirpate; as, to stub up edible roots..
Urrhodin :: Urrhodin (n.) Indigo red, a product of the decomposition, or oxidation, of indican. It is sometimes found in the sediment of pathological urines. It is soluble in ether or alcohol, giving the solution a beautiful red color. Also called indigrubin..
Grubbla :: Grubbla (v. t. & i.) To feel or grope in the dark.
Sneak :: Sneak (n.) A ball bowled so as to roll along the ground; -- called also grub.
Indigrubin :: Indigrubin (n.) Same as Urrhodin.
Grubber :: Grubber (n.) One who, or that which, grubs; especially, a machine or tool of the nature of a grub ax, grub hook, etc..
Grubby :: Grubby (n.) Any species of Cottus; a sculpin.
Grubbing :: Grubbing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Gru.
Grub :: Grub (v. t.) To dig; to dig up by the roots; to root out by digging; -- followed by up; as, to grub up trees, rushes, or sedge..
Grugru Worm :: Grugru worm () The larva or grub of a large South American beetle (Calandra palmarum), which lives in the pith of palm trees and sugar cane. It is eaten by the natives, and esteemed a delicacy..
Mattock :: Mattock (n.) An implement for digging and grubbing. The head has two long steel blades, one like an adz and the other like a narrow ax or the point of a pickax..
Grub :: Grub (n.) A short, thick man; a dwarf..
Mulligrubs :: Mulligrubs (n.) A griping of the intestines; colic.
Ladyfish :: Ladyfish (n.) A large, handsome oceanic fish (Albula vulpes), found both in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans; -- called also bonefish, grubber, French mullet, and macabe..
Grub :: Grub (v. t.) To supply with food.
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