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/ˈspaɪ.dər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A small arachnid that typically has eight legs and spins webs.
The spider crawled across the wall, weaving a delicate web.
A device or machine designed to catch or trap something, often used in a metaphorical sense.
The marketing team set a 'spider' in place to catch leads from the website.
A person or thing that is very agile or swift, especially in movement or action.
He's as quick as a spider, darting through the crowded room.
Etymology
Middle English 'spidere', from Old English 'spydera', derived from Proto-Germanic.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spider sense
A heightened sense of awareness or intuition.
spider web
A network of intertwined strands spun by a spider.
Related Words
web
A structure created by spiders to catch prey.
arachnid
A class of joint-legged invertebrates that includes spiders.
Slang Meanings
A person who is excessively involved in social media or the internet.
He's such a spider, always online and checking his feeds.
A term used in sports to refer to a player who can easily avoid tackles.
That runner is a real spider; no one can catch him!