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.