Definition

To make a high-pitched, grating sound by rubbing parts of the body together, similar to the sounds made by some insects.

Example

The cricket began to stridulate as the sun set, filling the air with its distinctive sound.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever heard crickets stridulate at night?

Yeah, it's such a distinct sound, isn't it?

I find it really calming when they stridulate outside my window.

Same here! It feels like nature's own lullaby.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make a sound by rubbing body parts together, often used to describe the noise made by certain insects like crickets.

Example

The crickets stridulated loudly in the warm summer night.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how crickets stridulate at night?

Yeah, it's like a natural symphony out there!

I find it kind of relaxing to listen to their sounds.

Root Explanation

Stridulate → It is formed from "stridulus" (from Latin, meaning chirping or creaking) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating to make or perform an action). The word "stridulate" means to make a chirping or creaking sound, often used to describe the noise made by certain insects.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for chirping ('stridulus') to remember that 'stridulate' means to make a chirping sound.

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