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caterpillar
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cat·er·pil·lar
/ ˈkatə(r)ˌpilər/
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n.
1.
the larva of a butterfly or moth, having a segmented wormlike body with three pairs of true legs and several pairs of leglike appendages.
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(in general use) any similar larva of various insects, esp. sawflies.
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(also caterpillar track or tread) trademark
an articulated steel band passing around the wheels of a vehicle for travel on rough ground.
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a vehicle with such tracks.
ORIGIN:
late Middle English: perhaps from a variant of Old French chatepelose, literally ‘hairy cat,’ influenced by obsolete piller ‘ravager.’ The association with “cat”is found in other languages, e.g., Swiss German Teufelskatz (literally ‘devil's cat’), Lombard gatta (literally ‘cat’). Compare with French chaton, English catkin, resembling hairy caterpillars.
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Caterpillar Announces Acquisition of Blount's Forestry Division and Transition of Pioneer Machinery to Six Caterpillar Dealers.
PR Newswire; 11/5/2007; 700+ words
; Two deals strengthen Caterpillar's position in forestry industry PEORIA...Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Caterpillar Inc. and Blount International, Inc. announced today that Caterpillar is acquiring the assets of Blount's...
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CATERPILLAR OPENS COMPONENT MANUFACTURING CAMPUS IN WUXI, CHINA.
News Wire article from: AsiaPulse News; 5/9/2007; 700+ words
; ...statement. Contact details below.) Caterpillar Announces Opening of Component Manufacturing...cabs manufactured at Wuxi campus for Caterpillar machines As part of a long-term strategic...operations around the world, executives with Caterpillar Inc. celebrated today the grand opening...
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Caterpillar Vice President James S. Beard, President of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, to Retire in 2005.
PR Newswire; 12/10/2004; 700+ words
; Caterpillar Inc. announced today that Vice President and Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation President James S...2005, after a distinguished 40-year career. The Caterpillar board of directors has named Kent M. Adams, executive...
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Caterpillar Announces Opening of Component Manufacturing Campus in Wuxi, China.
PR Newswire; 5/9/2007; 700+ words
; ...cabs manufactured at Wuxi campus for Caterpillar machines BEIJING, May 9 /PRNewswire...operations around the world, executives with Caterpillar Inc. celebrated today the grand opening...19 hectares) and will be home to Caterpillar (China) Machinery Components Co...
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CATERPILLAR, M'BISHI HEAVY, SHIN CATERPILLAR M'BISHI ANNOUNCE JV.
News Wire article from: AsiaPulse News; 3/26/2008; 700+ words
; ...details below.) MEDIA RELEASE PR29704 Caterpillar, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi Announce Definitive Agreement...AsiaNet/ - Under share redemption plan, Caterpillar would become the majority shareholder...
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Caterpillar to Acquire Perkins Engines Division From LucasVarity
PR Newswire; 12/11/1997; 700+ words
; ...Ill., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has reached an...billion. The addition of Perkins to Caterpillar's existing engine business will create...turbine engines. "The combination of Caterpillar and Perkins enhances our strategic position...
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Caterpillar Global Mining President Benson to Retire, Curfman Elected as Replacement.
PR Newswire; 10/13/2004; 700+ words
; Caterpillar Inc. announced today that Caterpillar Global Mining President Richard A. Benson will retire effective February 1, 2005. The Caterpillar Board named Christopher C. Curfman, currently alliance...
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Caterpillar Announces Retirement of Group President Gerald L. Shaheen, Appointment of Richard P. Lavin and Edward J. Rapp as Group Presidents and Realignment of Executive Office Responsibilities.
PR Newswire; 10/12/2007; 700+ words
; ...global growth and expansion of Caterpillar's Business PEORIA, Ill., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Caterpillar Inc. announced today that group...The company also announced that Caterpillar's Board of Directors has appointed...
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Caterpillar Announces Retirement of Vice President, Appointment of Three New Vice Presidents, Changes in Responsibilities for Two Vice Presidents and Reorganization of Engine Business.
PR Newswire; 10/12/2007; 700+ words
; ...result of previously announced changes in Caterpillar's Executive Office PEORIA, Ill...announcement of two new group presidents, Caterpillar Inc. announced today several changes...president level. William D. Mayo to Retire Caterpillar vice president Bill Mayo will retire...
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CATERPILLAR EXPANDS OUTPUT OF CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY IN INDIA.
News Wire article from: AsiaPulse News; 8/12/2003; 700+ words
; ...PRNewswire-FirstCall-AsiaNet/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is expanding its...the company commenced manufacturing Caterpillar backhoe loaders for sale in India. Caterpillar already manufactures off-highway trucks...
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caterpillar
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
caterpillar , common...butterfly . Caterpillars have distinct...hedgehog, caterpillar of the Isabella...moth. The caterpillars of the larger...long. Caterpillars are equipped...The io moth caterpillar has sharp...
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tent caterpillar
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
tent caterpillar common name...trees. Tent caterpillars are hairy...Elimination of caterpillar populations...eradicating the caterpillars, or otherwise...with the caterpillars and their...forest tent caterpillar, M. disstria...
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Caterpillar Inc
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Caterpillar Inc. 100 Northeast Adams Street Peoria...Public Company Incorporated: 1925 as Caterpillar Tractor Company Employees: 69,169...Manufacturing; 522220 Sales Financing Caterpillar Inc. is the world's largest manufacturer...
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Caterpillar Inc.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Caterpillar Inc. 100 Northeast Adams Street Peoria...Public Company Incorporated: 1925 as Caterpillar Tractor Company Employees: 60,409...Brussels Frankfurt Z ü rich Caterpillar specializes in the manufacture of heavy...
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alfalfa caterpillar
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
alfalfa caterpillar larva of the alfalfa butterfly, Colias eurytheme, a member of the...exposes the larvae to sun and predators, aids control. The alfalfa caterpillar is classified in the phylum Arthropoda , class Insecta, order Lepidoptera...
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