mosquito

n. a small flying insect that bites you and drinks your blood, often leaving an itchy red bump.

n. a small flying insect of the family Culicidae, the females of which possess a proboscis for sucking blood from vertebrates.

“I couldn't sleep because a mosquito was buzzing around my ear all night.”

“Public health officials warned that the recent heavy rains had created ideal breeding conditions for the mosquito population, increasing the risk of West Nile virus.”

n. a famous British wooden airplane used during World War II.

n. the De Havilland Mosquito, a versatile British multi-role combat aircraft used during the Second World War.

“The museum has a restored Mosquito that visitors can see up close.”

“Constructed primarily of spruce and plywood, the Mosquito was one of the fastest operational aircraft in the world at the time of its introduction.”

Technical · British English

v. to fly very close to the ground without a clear direction.

v. to fly an aircraft at a very low altitude, often following an erratic or non-linear course.

“The small plane started to mosquito across the fields just above the trees.”

“The pilot was forced to mosquito along the valley floor to remain beneath the enemy's radar coverage during the reconnaissance mission.”

Archaic · Technical