noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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.

Verb

1. 1
   To capture (insects) with a pooter.
2. 2
   To move about aimlessly; to potter around.

Synonyms

All synonyms

aspirator

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