earwig

v. influence a person by secret communications

n. (Zoology) small insect with pincers

Earwig is the common name given to the insect order Dermaptera characterized by membranous wings folded underneath short leathery forewings (hence the literal name of the order—"skin wings"). The abdomen extends well beyond the wings, and frequently, though not always, ends in a pair of forceps-like cerci. With about 1,800 recorded species in 10 families, the order is relatively small among Insecta. Earwigs are, however, quite common globally. There is no evidence that they transmit disease or otherwise harm humans or other animals, despite their nickname pincher bug.
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Noun
1. any of numerous insects of the order Dermaptera having elongate bodies and slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of large pincers at the rear of the abdomen
(hypernym) insect
(hyponym) common European earwig, Forficula auricularia
(member-holonym) Dermaptera, order Dermaptera

(v. t.)
To influence, or attempt to influence, by whispered insinuations or private talk.
  

(n.)
In America, any small chilopodous myriapod, esp. of the genus Geophilus.
  

(n.)
Any insect of the genus Forticula and related genera, belonging to the order Euplexoptera.
  

(n.)
A whisperer of insinuations; a secret counselor.
  

To dream that you see an earwig or have one in your ear, denotes that you will have unpleasant news affecting your business or family relations.