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It's like the spiders are sharing an ancient secret with me, and that's why I'm going to spend the rest of my life studying spider silk.
Cheryl Hayashi

Meaning of "spider" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SPIDER

Old English spīthra; related to Danish spinder, German Spinne.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SPIDER

spider  [ˈspaɪdə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPIDER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Spider is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SPIDER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

spider

Spider

Spiders are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs and chelicerae with fangs that inject venom. They are the largest order of arachnids and rank seventh in total species diversity among all other orders of organisms. Spiders are found worldwide on every continent except for Antarctica, and have become established in nearly every habitat with the exception of air and sea colonization. As of 2008, at least 43,678 spider species, and 109 families have been recorded by taxonomists; however, there has been dissension within the scientific community as to how all these families should be classified, as evidenced by the over 20 different classifications that have been proposed since 1900. Anatomically, spiders differ from other arthropods in that the usual body segments are fused into two tagmata, the cephalothorax and abdomen, and joined by a small, cylindrical pedicel. Unlike insects, spiders do not have antennae. In all except the most primitive group, the Mesothelae, spiders have the most centralized nervous systems of all arthropods, as all their ganglia are fused into one mass in the cephalothorax.

Definition of spider in the English dictionary

The first definition of spider in the dictionary is any of various similar or related arachnids. Other definition of spider is a hub fitted with radiating spokes or arms that serve to transmit power or support a load. Spider is also an instrument used with a cultivator to pulverize soil.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPIDER


al-Qaeda
ælˈkaɪdə
al-Qaida
ælˈkaɪdə
cider
ˈsaɪdə
collider
kəˈlaɪdə
divider
dɪˈvaɪdə
glider
ˈɡlaɪdə
Guider
ˈɡaɪdə
Haida
ˈhaɪdə
Ida
ˈaɪdə
insider
ˌɪnˈsaɪdə
lowrider
ˈləʊˌraɪdə
Oneida
əʊˈnaɪdə
outsider
ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə
provider
prəˈvaɪdə
rider
ˈraɪdə
roughrider
ˈrʌfˌraɪdə
Ryder
ˈraɪdə
sida
ˈsaɪdə
slider
ˈslaɪdə
strider
ˈstraɪdə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPIDER

spicy
spide
spider crab
spider hole
spider mite
spider monkey
spider orchid
spider phaeton
spider plant
spider-hunting wasp
spider´s web
spiderish
spiderlike
spiderman
spidermen
spiderweb
spiderwood
spiderwork
spiderwort
spidery

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPIDER

aider
bird spider
black widow spider
cardinal spider
consider
diadem spider
house spider
hunting spider
internet service provider
jumping spider
money spider
raider
reconsider
red spider
redback spider
sea spider
service provider
trap-door spider
water spider
wolf spider

Synonyms and antonyms of spider in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «spider» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPIDER

Find out the translation of spider to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of spider from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «spider» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

蜘蛛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

araña
570 millions of speakers

English

spider
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मकड़ी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عَنْكَبُوت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

паук
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aranha
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মাকড়সা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

araignée
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Labah-labah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Spinne
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クモ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

거미
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Laba-laba
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

con nhện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிலந்தி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कोळी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

örümcek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ragno
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pająk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

павук
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

păianjen
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αράχνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

spin
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

spindel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

edderkopp
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of spider

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPIDER»

The term «spider» is very widely used and occupies the 5.261 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPIDER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about spider

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10 QUOTES WITH «SPIDER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word spider.
1
Honore de Balzac
Laws are spider webs through which the big flies pass and the little ones get caught.
2
Janine Benyus
Biologically inspired materials could revolutionize materials science. People looking at spider silk and abalone shells are looking for new ways to make materials better, cheaper, and with less toxic byproducts.
3
William Blake
The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.
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Mary Boykin Chesnut
I think this journal will be disadvantageous for me, for I spend my time now like a spider spinning my own entrails.
5
Jai Courtney
I don't handle creepy crawlers well. I had a spider problem at a house in Australia, and one of my female friends had to come rescue me from it.
6
Elisha Cuthbert
I was bitten by a brown recluse spider. It got me as I was coming out of the shower. I'd never seen that kind of spider before, I'm from Canada and we don't get those types up there.
7
Jacqueline Emerson
If I see a spider in my house, I put it in a cup, and then I take it outside. I save it. What is wrong with me?
8
Henry Fox
Touch but a cobweb in Westminster Hall, and the old spider of the law is out upon you with all his vermin at his heels.
9
Cheryl Hayashi
The next time you see a spider web, please, pause and look a little closer. You'll be seeing one of the most high-performance materials known to man.
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Cheryl Hayashi
It's like the spiders are sharing an ancient secret with me, and that's why I'm going to spend the rest of my life studying spider silk.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPIDER»

Discover the use of spider in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to spider and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of ...
Includes information on Alcoholics Anonymous, al Qaeda, Amazon, Animal Liberation Front, Apaches, eBay, General Motors, Goodwill Industries, Google, Grokster, Kazaa, music piracy, Napster, P2P (peer to peer) services, Quakers, record ...
Ori Brafman, Rod A. Beckstrom, 2006
2
Along Came a Spider
Along Came a Spider begins with the double kidnapping of the daughter of a famous Hollywood actress and the young son of the secretary of the Treasury.
James Patterson, 1993
3
Sammy Spider's First Hanukkah
Sammy Spider watches longingly as Josh Shapiro lights another candle and receives another brightly-colored dreidel each night of Hanukkah.
Sylvia A. Rouss, 2011
4
Spider
But this time, who is the spider and who is the fly?
Michael Morley, 2008
5
Spider's Bite: An Elemental Assassin Book
After Gin’s family was murdered by a Fire elemental when she was thirteen, she lived on the streets and eventually became an assassin to survive.
Jennifer Estep, 2010
6
The Itsy Bitsy Spider
In this expanded version of a popular song, the itsy-bitsy spider's climbing is interrupted by a fan, a mouse, a cat, and some dew before she makes her way to the top of a tree to spin her web.
‎1997
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Aaaarrgghh, Spider!
Whenever he tries to show them what a great pet he would make, they simply cry, 'Aaaarrgghh, Spider!'. Themes of tolerance and misunderstanding make key discussion points for children in this book.
Lydia Monks, 2004
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The White Spider
A classic of mountaineering literature, this is the story of the harrowing first ascent of the North Face of the Eiger, the most legendary and terrifying climb in history.
Heinrich Harrer, 2010
9
Spider Eaters: A Memoir
She invokes the myths, legends, folklore, and local customs that surrounded her and brings to life the many people who were instrumental in her life: her nanny, a poor woman who raised her from a baby and whose character is conveyed through ...
Rae Yang, 2013
10
Manuel Puig and the Spider Woman: His Life and Fictions
This is the first biography, now available in paperback, of Manuel Puig (1932–1990), Argentinian author of Kiss of the Spider Woman and pioneer of high camp.
Suzanne Jill Levine, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPIDER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term spider is used in the context of the following news items.
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How Spider-Man Will Fit Into The MCU, According To Marvel President
It's a testament to the popularity of Spider-Man that we still can't stop talking about him. After one film trilogy and a near instantaneous reboot into two more we're ... «Cinema Blend, Jun 15»
2
Spider-Man's new altar ego: biracial teen Miles Morales
(CNN) When the first issue of the relaunched "Spider-Man" series hits comic book stores this fall, the face behind the mask will no longer be Peter Parker's. «CNN, Jun 15»
3
Supreme Court quotes Uncle Ben as it rules with Marvel in Spider
Spider-Man made his way into a Supreme Court decision today. In a case pitting inventor Stephen Kimble against Marvel Entertainment over an expired toy ... «The Verge, Jun 15»
4
Spider-Man must be a white, straight male, say leaked Sony emails
Peter Parker and his alter ego Spider-Man must be white, straight and male according to a legal licensing agreement between Sony Pictures Entertainment and ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
5
Aldi supermarket closed after nest of world's most dangerous spider
An Aldi supermarket was closed earlier today after a nest of the world's deadliest spider was discovered - in a bunch of BANANAS. A family made the terrifying ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jun 15»
6
They're Gonna Screw 'Spider-Man' Up, Again
Will they ever get the Spider-Man franchise right again? At the current rate, not in my lifetime. While Sam Raimi's Spider-Man was the breakthrough franchise ... «Bloody Disgusting, Apr 15»
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Spider-Man Can FINALLY Join The Other Marvel Movies
Ever wonder why Spider-Man hasn't at least made token appearances in the big Marvel movies like The Avengers? That's because Sony Pictures, not Disney, ... «Kotaku, Feb 15»
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Mutant Giant Spider Dog by SA Wardega: Most popular YouTube …
This is the work of Sylwester Wardega, a spiky-haired Polish prankster from Warsaw whose 'Mutant Giant Spider Dog' has racked up over 113m views since ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Dec 14»
9
Tropical spider burrowed under man's skin through appendix scar …
After going back to the medical centre to see a dermatologist, health professionals were shocked to discover that a tropical spider was burrowing just below the ... «Mirror.co.uk, Oct 14»
10
SIX THOUSAND venomous spiders take over Missouri family's home
They captured one of the spiders, which was about half the size of a dollar, and looked it up on the internet and discovered that it was a brown recluse. «Daily Mail, Oct 14»

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