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spider

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/ˈspaɪdər/ · spi-der

A small creature that spins webs from silk.

Meanings

nounformal

A small creature that spins webs from silk.

ایک چھوٹا سا جانور جو ریشم سے جال بناتا ہے۔

جالا

jaala

Synonyms

arachnidinsectآریہحشرات

Common Collocations

  • web-spinning spider
  • garden spider
  • jumping spider

Example Sentences

The spider spun a beautiful web in the corner of the room.

مکڑی نے کمرے کے کونے میں ایک خوبصورت جال بنایا۔

Makri ne kamray ke konay mein aik khubsurat jaal banaya.

Be careful not to touch that spider; some can be poisonous.

احتیاط کریں کہ اس مکڑی کو نہ چھوئیں؛ کچھ زہریلی ہو سکتی ہیں۔

Ihtiyaat karain keh is makri ko na chhuain; kuch zehrili ho sakti hain.

The spider's silk is stronger than steel.

مکڑی کا ریشم فولاد سے زیادہ مضبوط ہوتا ہے۔

Makri ka reshamm folad se ziada mazboot hota hai.

Easily Confused With

spiderweb:A spiderweb specifically refers to the web spun by a spider, while a spider refers to the creature itself.

Word Family

spidering
verbجال بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the 'web' a spider spins, reminding you of its name.

Imagine a spider crawling on a web in a garden.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "spīdere" — spinner

First known use: 14th century

The word 'spider' comes from the Old English term 'spīdere', which means 'spinner'. The term has remained relatively unchanged in meaning over centuries.