pooter Meaning & Definition
What Does Pooter Mean?
Pooter is used as a noun meaning A glass jar used for collecting small insects etc; it has two tubes, one (protected by a gauze) which is sucked, the other up which the insect is drawn. As a verb, it means To capture (insects) with a pooter. As a verb, it means To move about aimlessly; to potter around.
Pooter: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Plural | pooters |
| Verb forms | pooters, pootering, pootered |
Pooter Definition (Noun)
- A glass jar used for collecting small insects etc; it has two tubes, one (protected by a gauze) which is sucked, the other up which the insect is drawn.
Pooter as a Verb
- To capture (insects) with a pooter.
Verb
- To move about aimlessly; to potter around.
Synonyms of Pooter
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Pooter synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
pooter (plural pooters)
pooter (third-person singular simple present pooters, present participle pootering, simple past and past participle pootered)
Origin of Pooter
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pooter
Is pooter a noun or a verb?
Pooter is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of pooter?
The plural of pooter is pooters.
What is the past tense of pooter?
The past tense of pooter is pootered. The present participle is pootering.