mosquito

US /məˈskitoʊ/

Definition

two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals

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Use a net at night to protect yourself from mosquito bites.

Easy mosquito bite
describing mosquito bite (two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals)
Medium mosquito repellent spray for travelers
describing mosquito repellent spray for travelers (two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals)
Hard mosquito eradication and vector control initiative
describing mosquito eradication and vector control initiative (two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals)
Very Hard swat a mosquito with a sledgehammer
to swat a mosquito with a sledgehammer, meaning to hit swiftly with a violent blow

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