Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually oval or rounded, terrestrial isopod, typically of the family Armadillidiidae.

“The garden was home to a variety of insects, including a woodlouse that had wandered out from its hiding place.”

2. noun

A person who is awkward or lacking in physical coordination, especially in relation to sports or other physical activities.

“He was always the last one picked for the school team, earning him the nickname ‘woodlouse’.”