heelwalker

Meanings

Noun

Any of the order Mantophasmatodea of carnivorous, wingless insects that superficially resemble a cross between praying mantises and phasmids.

Origin / Etymology

Compound of heel + walker, from the fact that these insects have a habit of walking with the tips of their feet held up in the air.

Synonyms

gladiator, rock crawler

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