spider

Meanings

• noun

  A type of arachnid characterized by its eight legs and chelicerae, used to catch and inject venom into prey.

  - "The spider spun a beautiful web in the corner of the room."
  - "The arachnid's eight legs helped it move gracefully across the ceiling."

• verb

  To behave like a spider, controlling a situation from above.

  - "He spidered the project, delegating tasks to each team member."
  - "The CEO spidered the company, making all major decisions."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

attercop , cop

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spider
rider , hider , tider , higher , fider , rider

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Variants

List of all variants of spider that leads to same result
spider , spiderish , spiderlike , spiders , spider crab , spider crabs , red spider , spider mite , spider mites , spider monkey , spider monkeys , spider plant , spider plants , spider vein , spider veins , spider's web , baboon spider , baboon spiders , bird spider , bird spiders , bird-eating spider , bird-eating spiders , birdeater , birdeaters , brown recluse spider , brown recluse spiders

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English spithra, from spith, a spider, from Proto-Germanic *spithrō, from *spid-, a spider.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Spiders have blue blood.

2. The largest spider in the world is the Goliath birdeater, which can grow up to 12 inches in length.

3. Spiders do not have bones; instead, they have a hard exoskeleton.

4. A spider's heart is located in its abdomen and beats about 2,000 times per minute.

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Related Concepts

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1. arachnid: A class of animals that includes spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks.

2. web: A complex structure made by a spider to catch prey.

3. venom: A poisonous substance produced by certain animals, such as spiders, to immobilize or kill their prey.

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Culture

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In various cultures, spiders are seen as symbols of creation, creativity, patience, and transformation. For instance, in Greek mythology, Arachne was a weaver who challenged Athena and was turned into a spider as a punishment. In Hinduism, the goddess Kali is depicted with eight arms, symbolizing the eight legs of a spider.

How to Memorize "spider"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a spider with eight legs and two large fangs.
   - Visualize a spider spinning a web.
   - Imagine a spider crawling on a wall.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spider' with 'eight legs'.
   - Associate the word 'spider' with 'web'.
   - Associate the word 'spider' with 'silk'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas' to remember the number of legs on a spider.
   - Create a mental image of a spider spinning a web to remember the word.

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