centipede

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Since replacing windows can cost enough arms and legs to make a human centipede, it’s worth looking into adding interior insulating layers to your existing windows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

True, he did note that in the event of disturbance, mama centipede may abandon her eggs or young.

From Salon • May 11, 2025

And despite having an elaborate, curling centipede inked on his face and neck, he’s crestfallen that Bailey would let a friend cut off her locks before the big day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2024

The museum’s website lists Prendini as the curator of its spider, scorpion, centipede and millipede collections.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

My old heart started turning somersaults; and something that felt like a thousand-legged centipede jiggled its way up my spine.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls