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spider

Pronunciation: [ˈspaɪdər]

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Learn how to use spider in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “animals”

(noun) a small creature with eight legs and usually a round body. Spiders are not insects, but they catch insects by making webs or using their speed.

Example

The spider spun a beautiful web in the corner of the room.

Example

I did not see any spiders when we cleaned the house.

Example

Have you ever seen a spider making its web?

Context: “computing”

(noun) a program that automatically searches the internet for information. These help search engines find and index webpages.

Example

The search engine's spider found thousands of new pages to add to its database.

Example

The spider did not discover any new content on that website last night.

Example

How does the spider know where to look for new websites?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to move in a way that is similar to how a spider moves, often using hands and feet to climb. This is usually used in sports or play.

Example

The children liked to spider up the tree during recess.

Example

He couldn't spider up the wall very well because he was too afraid.

Example

Can you spider across the playground equipment without falling?

How to pronounce spider

Pronunciation: [ˈspaɪdər]

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