Spider
- Pronunciation
- /SPY-der/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Spider
- Plural
- Spiders
Definition
with a body divided into two , eight legs, and with able to inject , belonging to the .
Etymology
From Old English 'spīthra', related to Dutch 'spin' and German 'Spinne', all from a base shared by 'spin'.
Example
The -weaving spider builds intricate webs to catch its .
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Usage Notes
Spiders can be found in nearly every and are known for their -producing capabilities, which they use to create webs, nests, and traps.