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a small creature that spins webs to catch insects for food, with eight legs and two fangs by which poison is injected to its prey
A spider is a small arachnid with eight legs and a body divided into two segments: the cephalothorax and the abdomen. It is known for its ability to spin silk webs to catch prey, and many species are venomous. Spiders are found in various habitats worldwide and play a crucial role in controlling insect populations.
- I learned that spiders help control insect populations in the garden.
- My sister is really afraid of spiders and prefers to stay away from them.
- Sarah read a book about different types of spiders found around the world.
- The children watched a spider crawl up the wall with curiosity.
- The spider's web glistened in the sunlight, catching small insects.
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a type of wire-mesh skimmer used to remove food items from hot liquids or oil, typically has a long handle and a shallow, wide wire basket similar to a spider's web
A spider is a kitchen utensil used for frying, skimming, or retrieving foods from hot liquids or oil. It typically consists of a flat, wide wire mesh basket, that looks like a spider's web, attached to a long handle. The wire mesh allows liquids to drain away while retaining solid foods such as fried foods, blanched vegetables, or poached eggs. Spiders are commonly used in Asian cuisines for tasks such as deep-frying tempura, parboiling noodles, or removing foods from boiling water or oil. They are valued for their versatility and efficiency in handling hot and delicate foods, providing a safe and convenient way to cook and serve items without splashing or sticking.
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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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a solitaire card game that is played with two decks of standard playing cards, with the objective of removing all of the cards from the tableau by creating sequences of cards in descending order, regardless of suit
Spider is a popular single-player card game that uses two standard decks of 52 cards, making a total of 104 cards. The goal is to arrange all the cards in descending order from King to Ace, for each suit, to clear the table. The game is played on a layout with ten piles of cards, with the first four piles having six cards and the remaining six having five cards. Players can move cards between piles, and the game allows for stacking cards in descending order, but only if the cards are of the same suit. When all cards in a pile are arranged from King to Ace, they are removed from the game. The game ends when all cards are placed in the foundation piles in the correct order or no more moves are possible. Spider is a challenging game that requires patience and strategic planning.