Definitions

spider

[spahy-der] / ˈspaɪ dər /

NOUN

frying pan

Synonyms

STRONGEST

wok

WEAK

fry pan gridiron

NOUN

griddle

Synonyms

STRONG

broiler skillet

WEAK

frying pan

NOUN

insect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ant aphid bee beetle butterfly cockroach dragonfly flea fruit fly gnat grasshopper ladybug mite mosquito moth pest termite tick

STRONG

arachnid arthropod bedbug bumblebee cootie fly hornet louse

WEAK

daddy longlegs praying mantis vermin yellowjacket

NOUN

larcenist

Synonyms

STRONG

bandit burglar cheat clip criminal crook defalcator embezzler highwayman hijacker housebreaker kleptomaniac larcener lifter moonlighter mugger owl pickpocket pilferer pirate plunderer prowler punk robber scrounger shoplifter sniper swindler thief

WEAK

cat burglar heister highway robber holdup artist porch climber purloiner stickup artist

Antonyms

STRONG

law police

NOUN

pilferer

Synonyms

STRONG

bandit burglar cheat clip criminal crook defalcator embezzler highwayman hijacker housebreaker kleptomaniac larcener lifter moonlighter mugger owl pirate plunderer prowler punk robber scrounger shoplifter sniper stealer swindler

WEAK

cat burglar heister highway robber holdup artist porch climber purloiner stickup artist

Antonyms

STRONG

law police

NOUN

purloiner

Synonyms

WEAK

bandit burglar cat burglar cheat clip criminal crook defalcator embezzler heister highway robber highwayman hijacker holdup artist housebreaker kleptomaniac larcener lifter moonlighter mugger owl pickpocket pilferer pirate plunderer porch climber prowler robber scrounger shoplifter sniper stealer stickup artist swindler

NOUN

thief

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bandit burglar criminal crook mugger pickpocket pirate robber sniper swindler

STRONG

cheat clip defalcator embezzler hijacker housebreaker kleptomaniac larcener larcenist lifter moonlighter owl pilferer plunderer prowler punk scrounger shoplifter stealer

WEAK

cat burglar heister highway robber holdup artist porch climber purloiner stickup artist

Antonyms

STRONGEST

law police

Example Sentences

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According to scientists, the spider appears to have developed a unique web system designed specifically to capture the aggressive green tree ant, Oecophylla smaragdina.

From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026

The small nocturnal arachnid has been nicknamed the ballista spider after the ancient Roman siege weapon that launched bolts and stones using stored tension.

From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026

The scientists found that these green ants were the only prey captured by the spider, even when they released other nocturnal ants near the trap.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

A new species of spider which weaves a catapult-like silk trap to snare a single type of ant has been discovered in the remote rainforests of northern Australia.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

“I know you! Grandpa, please listen to him,” this spider spoke.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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