spidernoun [ C ]
uk/ˈspaɪ.dər/us/ˈspaɪ.dɚ/B1 a small creature with eight thin legs that catches insects in a web (= a net made from sticky threads):
We watched the spider spin its web.
More examples
- The spider crept up the wall.
- Don't be such a ponce! Pick the spider up - it won't hurt you!
- The spider preys on small flies and other insects.
- A spider landed on her pillow and she screamed.
- She let out a squeak of fright at the sight of the spider.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Arachnids
- arachnid
- black widow
- funnel-web
- scorpion
- tarantula
- tick