crab spider

crab spi·der

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krab spahy-der]
- /kræb ˈspaɪ dər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krab spahy-der]
- /kræb ˈspaɪ dər/

Definitions of crab spider words

noun crab spider any of a family (Thomisidae) of spiders that move sideways like crabs 3
noun crab spider any crab-shaped spider of the family Thomisidae, characterized by its sideways manner of moving. 1
noun crab spider spider resembling a small crab 1
noun crab spider Any species of the family Thomisidae, spiders that hunt in flowers. 0

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Origin of crab spider

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65

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Parts of speech for Crab spider

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crab spider popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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