bug

Words with a similar base: bug

'bug'

[bug.n.01] as in: general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate

'bug'

[bug.n.02] as in: a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine

'bug'

[bug.n.03] as in: a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly

'bug'

[hemipterous_insect.n.01] as in: insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis

'bug'

[microbe.n.01] as in: a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use

'bug'

[tease.v.01] as in: annoy persistently

Examples:
The children teased the boy because of his stammer

'bug'

[wiretap.v.01] as in: tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information

Examples:
The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy
Is this hotel room bugged?

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