orb weaver
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of orb weaver
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Jones studies social behavior in the orb weaver spiders that his undergraduate students collect near their East Tennessee State University campus.
From Scientific American • Nov. 21, 2017
White, who consulted with a Museum curator while writing the classic children’s book, named the main character Charlotte A. Cavatica after a common orb weaver, Araneus cavaticus.
From Scientific American • Oct. 15, 2012
One morning, Lane woke to find a 10-foot web strung between the same pair of trees as his hammock, an orb weaver spider the breadth of my palm splayed at its center.
From Slate • Nov. 7, 2011
Golden orb weaver Tarantula Crab spider The US Postal Service has admitted an embarrassing mistake.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2011
Mr Soini, a "die-hard" Millwall supporter, is rarely seen without his club scarf.It's the golden orb weaver.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2011
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