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- [spahy-der]
- /ˈspaɪ dər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
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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".
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