spider
noun[C]
uk/ˈspaɪ.dər/us/ˈspaɪ.dɚ/B1
asmallcreaturewith eightthinlegsthatcatchesinsectsin aweb(= anetmade fromstickythreads):
蜘蛛Wewatchedthe spiderspinitsweb.我们看着蜘蛛织网。
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- The spidercreptup thewall.
- Don't be such aponce! Pick the spider up - it won'thurtyou!
- The spider preys onsmallfliesand otherinsects.
- A spiderlandedon herpillowand shescreamed.
- Sheletout asqueakoffrightat thesightof the spider.
Arachnids
- arachnid
- black widow
- chigger
- funnel-web
- jumping spider
- minibeast
- recluse spider
- red spider
- scorpion
- tarantula
- tick
- wolf spider