Definition of spider

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Spider (n.) Any one of numerous species of arachnids comprising the order Araneina. Spiders have the mandibles converted into poison fangs, or falcers. The abdomen is large and not segmented, with two or three pairs of spinnerets near the end, by means of which they spin threads of silk to form cocoons, or nests, to protect their eggs and young. Many species spin also complex webs to entrap the insects upon which they prey. The eyes are usually eight in number (rarely six), and are situated on t

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Thornback :: Thornback (n.) The large European spider crab or king crab (Maia squinado).
Maia :: Maia (n.) A genus of spider crabs, including the common European species (Maia squinado)..
Spider :: Spider (n.) Any one of numerous species of arachnids comprising the order Araneina. Spiders have the mandibles converted into poison fangs, or falcers. The abdomen is large and not segmented, with two or three pairs of spinnerets near the end, by means of which they spin threads of silk to form cocoons, or nests, to protect their eggs and young. Many species spin also complex webs to entrap the insects upon which they prey. The eyes are usually eight in number (rarely six), and are situated on t
Web :: Web (n.) The texture of very fine thread spun by a spider for catching insects at its prey; a cobweb.
Macropod :: Macropod (n.) Any one of a group of maioid crabs remarkable for the length of their legs; -- called also spider crab.
Insect :: Insect (n.) Any air-breathing arthropod, as a spider or scorpion..
Vagantes :: Vagantes (p. pl.) A tribe of spiders, comprising some of those which take their prey in a web, but which also frequently run with agility, and chase and seize their prey..
Animalcule :: Animalcule (n.) A small animal, as a fly, spider, etc..
Gossamer :: Gossamer (n.) A fine, filmy substance, like cobwebs, floating in the air, in calm, clear weather, especially in autumn. It is seen in stubble fields and on furze or low bushes, and is formed by small spiders..
Spider :: Spider (n.) A skeleton, or frame, having radiating arms or members, often connected by crosspieces; as, a casting forming the hub and spokes to which the rim of a fly wheel or large gear is bolted; the body of a piston head; a frame for strengthening a core or mold for a casting, etc..
Regeneration :: Regeneration (n.) The reproduction of a part which has been removed or destroyed; re-formation; -- a process especially characteristic of a many of the lower animals; as, the regeneration of lost feelers, limbs, and claws by spiders and crabs..
Arachnidium :: Arachnidium (n.) The glandular organ in which the material for the web of spiders is secreted.
Scopula :: Scopula (n.) A peculiar brushlike organ found on the foot of spiders and used in the construction of the web.
Cursores :: Cursores (n. pl.) A group of running spiders; the wolf spiders.
Tarantula :: Tarantula (n.) Any one of several species of large spiders, popularly supposed to be very venomous, especially the European species (Tarantula apuliae). The tarantulas of Texas and adjacent countries are large species of Mygale..
Spider''s Web :: Spider's web () The silken web which is formed by most kinds of spiders, particularly the web spun to entrap their prey. See Geometric spider, Triangle spider, under Geometric, and Triangle..
Retitelae :: Retitelae (n. pl.) A group of spiders which spin irregular webs; -- called also Retitelariae.
Cobweb :: Cobweb (n.) The network spread by a spider to catch its prey.
Attercop :: Attercop (n.) A spider.
Spider Web :: Spider web () Alt. of Spider's we.
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