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spider

noun

spi·​der ˈspī-dər How to pronounce spider (audio)
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: a cast-iron frying pan originally made with short feet to stand among coals on the hearth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 adjective
spiderlike adjective

Example Sentences

We watched the spider spin its web.
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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of spider was in the 15th century

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