Word Meaning

Meaning of grub

- To dig in or under the ground, generally for an object that is difficult to reach or extricate; to be occupied in digging.
- To drudge; to do menial work.
- To dig; to dig up by the roots; to root out by digging; -- followed by up; as, to grub up trees, rushes, or sedge.
- To supply with food.
- The larva of an insect, especially of a beetle; -- called also grubworm. See Illust. of Goldsmith beetle, under Goldsmith.
- A short, thick man; a dwarf.
- Victuals; food.

Crossword clue for grub

- Are you in Britain for the food?
- Dig out (stumps)
- Dirty child
- Food for a beetle larva?
- Insect larva
- Legless insect larva
- Maggot
- Maggot, e.g.
- Maggot, eg