spider

noun

spi·der ˈspī-dər How to pronounce spider (audio)

: any of an order (Araneae synonym Araneida) of arachnids having a short, usually unsegmented abdomen linked to the cephalothorax by the pedicel, chelicerae modified into poison fangs, and two or more pairs of spinnerets at the posterior end of the abdomen for spinning threads of silk for various uses (as in making cocoons for their eggs or webs to catch prey)

Note: Spiders are further characterized by leglike pedipalps near the mouth, usually eight simple eyes, and book lungs or tracheae in the abdomen.

: any of various other arthropods and especially arachnids that resemble the true spiders

—not used technically

: a cast-iron frying pan originally made with short feet to stand among coals on the hearth

: any of various devices consisting of a frame or skeleton with radiating arms or members

spiderish

ˈspī-də-rish How to pronounce spider (audio)

adjective

spiderlike

ˈspī-dər-ˌlīk How to pronounce spider (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

We watched the spider spin its web.

Recent Examples on the Web In a paper published last week in the journal Current Biology, scientists show that articles about spider bites are often false.

Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Aug. 2022 Using tongs and a large slotted spoon or spider, transfer the mixture to a large serving bowl.

Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 These cute spider cookies are just the thing to make together for an after-school snack.

Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2022 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star did eventually step in to help, after Trey trapped the spider under a glass while his dad screamed in the background.

Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2022 These little touches — including Eddie's spider and wyvern tattoos, which Forsythe has shared artwork of on her Instagram account — played an integral role in bringing the character to life.

Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 20 Aug. 2022 Finish the farmhouse Thanksgiving centerpiece with beets, pears, small gourds, and a couple of white spider mums. Stroll through your yard and snip a few branches with colorful leaves or berries.

Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 With every spider Rößler recorded, these odd movements only appeared during distinct bouts that lasted a little more than a minute and occurred periodically throughout the night.

Betsy Mason, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2022 These tubes aren't visible in adult spiders due to the pigment in the spider's cuticle.

John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Aug. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

spider

noun

spi·der ˈspīd-ər How to pronounce spider (audio)

: any of an order (Araneae synonym Araneida) of arachnids having a body with two main divisions, four pairs of walking legs, and two or more pairs of abdominal spinnerets for spinning threads of silk used especially in making webs for catching prey

: spider nevus

an arterial spider

: an obstruction in the teat of a cow

especially : a small irregular horny growth resulting from irritation or bruising

单词	spider
释义	spider noun spi·der ˈspī-dər 1 a : any of an order (Araneae synonym Araneida) of arachnids having a short, usually unsegmented abdomen linked to the cephalothorax by the pedicel, chelicerae modified into poison fangs, and two or more pairs of spinnerets at the posterior end of the abdomen for spinning threads of silk for various uses (as in making cocoons for their eggs or webs to catch prey) Note: Spiders are further characterized by leglike pedipalps near the mouth, usually eight simple eyes, and book lungs or tracheae in the abdomen. b : any of various other arthropods and especially arachnids that resemble the true spiders —not used technically 2 : a cast-iron frying pan originally made with short feet to stand among coals on the hearth 3 : any of various devices consisting of a frame or skeleton with radiating arms or members spiderish ˈspī-də-rish adjective spiderlike ˈspī-dər-ˌlīk adjective Example Sentences We watched the spider spin its web. Recent Examples on the Web In a paper published last week in the journal Current Biology, scientists show that articles about spider bites are often false. Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Aug. 2022 Using tongs and a large slotted spoon or spider, transfer the mixture to a large serving bowl. Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 These cute spider cookies are just the thing to make together for an after-school snack. Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2022 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star did eventually step in to help, after Trey trapped the spider under a glass while his dad screamed in the background. Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2022 These little touches — including Eddie's spider and wyvern tattoos, which Forsythe has shared artwork of on her Instagram account — played an integral role in bringing the character to life. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 20 Aug. 2022 Finish the farmhouse Thanksgiving centerpiece with beets, pears, small gourds, and a couple of white spider mums. Stroll through your yard and snip a few branches with colorful leaves or berries. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 With every spider Rößler recorded, these odd movements only appeared during distinct bouts that lasted a little more than a minute and occurred periodically throughout the night. Betsy Mason, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2022 These tubes aren't visible in adult spiders due to the pigment in the spider's cuticle. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English spyder, alteration of spithre; akin to Old English spinnan to spin First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing spider crab spider huntsman spider jumping spider red spider giant crab spider goliath bird-eating spider spider plant sea spider spider's web two-spotted spider mite wolf spider bird spider spider monkey brown recluse spider trapdoor spider spider vein goliath bird spider spider crab woolly spider monkey bird-eating spider spider mite baboon spider See More crab spider huntsman spider jumping spider red spider giant crab spider goliath bird-eating spider spider plant sea spider spider's web two-spotted spider mite wolf spider bird spider spider monkey brown recluse spider trapdoor spider spider vein goliath bird spider spider crab woolly spider monkey bird-eating spider spider mite baboon spider See More Kids Definition spider noun spi·der ˈspī-dər 1 : a wingless animal that is somewhat like an insect but has eight legs instead of six and a body divided into two parts instead of three and that often spins threads of silk into webs for catching prey 2 : a cast-iron frying pan Medical Definition spider noun spi·der ˈspīd-ər 1 : any of an order (Araneae synonym Araneida) of arachnids having a body with two main divisions, four pairs of walking legs, and two or more pairs of abdominal spinnerets for spinning threads of silk used especially in making webs for catching prey 2 : spider nevus an arterial spider 3 : an obstruction in the teat of a cow especially : a small irregular horny growth resulting from irritation or bruising
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