grasshopper

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.
2. 2
   A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets: In the strict sense, refers to insects in the suborder Caelifera, particularly those in the family Acrididae.
3. 3
   A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets: In a looser sense, also includes the katydids (also known as longhorned grasshoppers or bush crickets), which are members of the family Tettigoniidae, of the suborder Ensifera.
4. 4
   A cocktail made with crème de menthe and optionally with crème de cacao.
5. 5
   A young student in the initial stages of training who has been chosen on account of their obvious talent.
6. 6
   A frequent user of marijuana.
7. 7
   In ordinary square or upright pianos of London make, the escapement lever or jack, so made that it can be taken out and replaced with the key.

Verb

1. 1
   Of a crop, to be ruined or destroyed by grasshoppers.
2. 2
   To move a riverboat over an obstruction, such as a sandbar.
3. 3
   Of an animal, to hunt and eat grasshoppers.