a spider which constructs an orb web; an orb-weaving spider.

= geometric spider n. at geometric, n. adj.compounds.

a spider which constructs a flat vertical web; an orb-weaver; esp. the European garden spider, Araneus diadematus.

= retiary spider n. at sense B. 1b. Obsolete. rare.

A member of the family of web-spinning spiders, formerly called Epeiridæ, now known as Argiopidæ. Also attributive or as adj.

a spider that builds an orb web.

the spider Dicrostichus magnificus of eastern Australia, noted for making spindle-shaped egg sacs several inches long.

= orb-weaver n.

= orb-weaver n.