Orb-weaver (Noun)
Meaning
Spiders that spin orb webs; cosmopolitan in distribution.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The golden orb-weaver is a large spider species known for its impressive golden webs.
- Gardeners often welcome the presence of the European orb-weaver, as it helps to control insect populations.
- In autumn, the prolific Canadian orb-weaver can create numerous webs in a single garden.
- The writing spider, found throughout North America, is actually an orb-weaver with a distinctive zigzag pattern.
- Australia is home to several colorful varieties of orb-weaver spiders that are highly prized by arachnophiles.