Definition of spider - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalsmall arachnid with eight legs
- The spider spun a web in the corner..
2.
internetTECH. program that gathers information from the webTECH.
- The search engine uses a spider to index pages.
3.
mechanicsTECH. frame with radiating arms for supportTECH.
- The machine's spider was damaged.
4.
- I ordered a spider at the cafe.
5.
dartsTECH. network of wires on a dartboardTECH.
- The dart hit the spider.
6.
cyclingTECH. part of a crank in cyclingTECH.
- The bike's spider needed replacement.
7.
cookingDated UK cast-iron frying pan with three legsDated UK
- She cooked over the fire with a spider.
Verb
1.
surfaceintr. spread over a surface like a cobwebintr.
- Cracks spidered across the old wall.
2.
internettr. TECH. navigate the web to collect datatr. TECH.
- The software spiders the web for new information.
3.
movementintr. Rare move across surfaces using slow, careful climbing motionsintr. Rare
- The child spidered across the jungle gym.
Images of spider
small arachnid with eight legs 
drink with ice-cream and soda 
network of wires on a dartboard 
part of a crank in cycling
Expressions with spider
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web spun by spiders to catch prey
The spider's web glistened with morning dew.
intuitive ability to sense danger or threats
His spider sense tingled when he entered the dark alley.
common spider found in gardens, known for its orb web
The garden spider spun a large web between the bushes..
burrow or hole inhabited by a spider
The garden was dotted with spider holes, each a home to a different spider..
plant with long thin green and white leaves and small plantlets
The spider plant grows small plantlets at the end of its leaves.
having the form or appearance of a spider
The chandelier was spider-shaped, with long, thin arms.
venomous spider with a black body and red markings
The black widow spider's bite can be dangerous to humans.
spider with crab-like appearance and sideways movement
A crab spider scuttled across the garden path.
common spider found in European gardens
The European garden spider spun a web in the corner.
spider that jumps to catch prey
The jumping spider leaped onto the unsuspecting fly.
any of various spiders that live on or under water
The water spider skims gracefully across the pond surface..
small, visible veins near the skin surface
She has spider vein on her legs.
small shiny brownish spider believed to bring financial luck
A money spider landed on my hand today.
intuition signals something wrong or dangerous is happening
My spider sense is tingling; I think we're being watched.
spider that spins a circular web
The orb spider spun a web between the trees.
small Australian spider with a red stripe on its back
The redback spider's bite can cause serious illness.
marine arthropod with long legs and small body
The sea spider moved gracefully across the ocean floor..
tiny spider-like pest that damages plants
The spider mite infestation has devastated many greenhouse tomatoes.
type of sushi roll with soft-shell crab
I ordered a spider roll at the Japanese restaurant.
feel a sudden warning or suspicion of danger
My spider senses tingle when something feels off.
card game played alone using two decks
I like playing spider solitaire on my laptop.
fear of spiders
Her spider-fear kept her from entering the basement.
spider commonly found in human dwellings
The house spider is often seen in dark corners of rooms..
type of long-limbed monkey from tropical America
The spider monkey swung gracefully from tree to tree..
Origin of spider
Old English, spinnan (to spin) + dor (animal)
Terms with spider included in their meaning
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nature
silken structure built by a spider
net
network of spider threads made by a spider
spider
form a web from threads
trap
entangle in sticky threads like spider silk
animal
venomous spider known for its shiny black body and red markings
appearance texture
looking thin and delicate like a spider web
spider webs
fine threads made by spiders
spider
produce silk threads and form a sticky net used by spiders
arachnology
spider from the Pholcidae family with long legs
biology
non-spider arachnid with long legs, known as harvestman
spider species
type of venomous spider native to Australia
animals
large hairy spider from the Theraphosidae family
spider
large spider of the Sparassidae family
spider travel
the travel method used by spiders in the air
arachnology
large venomous spider with funnel-shaped web
arachnid
venomous brown spider found in the United States
spider anatomy
the ventral plate between coxae in spiders
texture
resembling spider webs or covered with soft fibers
spider-like
relating to or resembling a spider
spider-like
relating to or resembling a spider
web creature
spider, especially a venomous or large one
spider
sticky thread used by spiders to catch prey
spider species
type of venomous spider found in the United States
animals
small crawling animal like a spider or worm
Examples of spider in a sentence
She screamed when she saw the spider on her bed. Web developers optimize sites for spiders to improve ranking. A spider crawled the site to update the database. The engineer inspected the spider for any faults. A replacement spider was ordered for the equipment. She enjoyed a spider during the hot afternoon.
The kids loved making spiders at the party. The spider needs regular maintenance for fair play. He aimed carefully to avoid the spider. The spider connects the chainring to the crank arm. A damaged spider can affect the bike's performance. The chef preferred using a spider for frying. A spider was essential for the campfire cooking setup. The paint spidered over the canvas, creating a unique pattern. Ice spidered across the windshield overnight. Web crawlers spider the internet for updates. The program spiders sites to index content. He spidered up the rock face with ease. The lizard spidered along the wall.
View all translations of spider
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- French:araignée, se répandre, ...
- German:Spinne, spinnen, ...
- Italian:aracnide, diffondersi, ...
- Spanish:arácnido, extenderse, ...
- Portuguese:aranha, espalhar-se, ...
- Chinese:蜘蛛, 像蜘蛛网一样铺展, ...
- Japanese:クモ, クモの巣状に広がる, ...
- Arabic:عَنْكَبُوت, تشعَّبَ, ...
- Hebrew:עַכָּבִישׁ, לְהִתְפַּשֵּׁט כְּמוֹ קוֹרֵי עַכָּבִישׁ, ...
- Russian:паук, расползаться, ...
- Ukrainian:павук, розповзатися, ...
- Hindi:मकड़ी, फैल जाना, ...
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