tarantula

tærˈæntʊlə

Definitions

1. noun

a large hairy spider of the theraphosid family, typically having a body length of 5-10 cm and eight long, thin legs.

“The hikers were terrified when they spotted a tarantula crawling across their path.”

Synonyms

  • fiddleback spider
  • wolf spider

Antonyms

  • ant