noun

spider

spider

A spider is crawling on the wall.

A spider is crawling on the wall.

I am afraid of spiders.

I am afraid of spiders.

((a/an/the)) spider A spider is crawling on the wall.

Synonyms: arachnid

From Old English 'spīthra', literally 'spinner', related to the verb 'spin'.

Think of the character Spider-Man, who has the abilities of a spider.

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