crab spider
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of crab spider
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Their twin lemon hues aren’t a coincidence—the flower crab spider is skilled at camouflage, blending into its surroundings to stealthily snatch prey.
From National Geographic • Jan. 22, 2024
Sure enough, he finds the culprit: A white crab spider had snagged the butterfly.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2022
For instance, a giant crab spider — roughly the size of a human head — is far more common in tropical Asian homes than we expected.
From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2018
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