Spider (Noun)
Meaning 1
Predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
A computer program that prowls the internet looking for publicly accessible resources that can be added to a database; the database can then be searched with a search engine.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A skillet made of cast iron.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cast iron skillet had a spider-like pattern of cracks on its surface after years of use.
- She seasoned the cast iron skillet with care, making sure to cover every inch, including the spider-like handle.
- The antique cast iron skillet had a spider-shaped design on its bottom, a testament to its age.
- After a few uses, the cast iron skillet developed a spider web of fine cracks, but it still cooked beautifully.
- The cast iron skillet's spider-like legs made it easy to lift and pour from, even when it was full of hot oil.