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spiderlike

spi·der
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spahy-der]
    • /ˈspaɪ dər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spahy-der]
    • /ˈspaɪ dər/

Definitions of spiderlike word

  • noun spiderlike any of numerous predaceous arachnids of the order Araneae, most of which spin webs that serve as nests and as traps for prey. 1
  • noun spiderlike (loosely) any of various other arachnids resembling or suggesting these. 1
  • noun spiderlike any of various things resembling or suggesting a spider. 1
  • noun spiderlike a frying pan, originally one with legs or feet. 1
  • noun spiderlike a trivet or tripod, as for supporting a pot or pan on a hearth. 1
  • noun spiderlike Machinery. a part having a number of radiating spokes or arms, usually not connected at their outer ends. Also called cross. (in a universal joint) a crosslike part pivoted between the forked ends of two shafts to transmit motion between them. 1

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Origin of spiderlike

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English spithre, Old English spīthra, akin to spinnan to spin; cognate with Danish spinder

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Parts of speech for Spiderlike

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

spiderlike popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

spiderlike usage trend in Literature

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