Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > C Synonyms of caterpillar Find synonyms for: Noun 1. caterpillar, larva usage: a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth 2. Caterpillar, cat, tracked vehicle usage: a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of caterpillar (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: fatuous Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language