Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stridulate
verb
/ˈstrɪdʒ.ʊ.leɪt/
Definition
To make a prolonged, shrill sound, typically used to describe the noise made by certain insects or animals.
Examples
- Some species of crickets stridulate to attract mates.
- When threatened, the insect may stridulate to deter predators.
Meaning
Stridulate refers to the act of producing a sound through the movement of body parts, often rubbing them together.
Synonyms
- chirp
- whistle
- trill
