Any jumping, orthopterous insect, of the families Acrididæ and Locustidæ, having large hind legs adapted for leaping, and chewing mouth parts. The species and genera are very numerous and some are very destructive to crops. The former family includes the Western grasshopper or locust (Caloptenus spretus), noted for the great extent of its ravages in the region beyond the Mississippi. In the Eastern United States the red-legged (Caloptenus femurrubrum and C. atlanis) are closely related species, but their ravages are less important. They are closely related to the migratory locusts of the Old World. See Locust.
An antipersonnel mine that jumps from the ground to body height when activated, and explodes, hurling metal fragments over a wide area.
The Paisley Team's nickname for the man who jumped into Decker and Amelia's car in Las Vegas. He had first chased them on a motorcycle, but when Decker sideswiped it, he leapt from the motorcycle onto the roof of their car. When Decker stopped suddenly, he flew off, but landed on his feet, chased down their car, shot out the back window, and leapt into it while they were driving away. After a brief conversation, he opened and jumped out, disappearing into the night.
terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping
an insect that lives in and feeds on grass and other plants
a type of insect similar to a locust but less damaging because it is usually found in much smaller numbers and it doesn't swarm
Grasshoppers are herbivorous insects of the suborder Caelifera in the order Orthoptera. To distinguish them from bush crickets or katydids, they are sometimes referred to as short-horned grasshoppers. Species that change colour and behaviour at high population densities are called locusts.