embiid

[em-bee-id]

noun

1. web spinner.

Word History and Origins

Origin of embiid¹

< New Latin Embiidae the web spinner family, equivalent to Embi ( a ) a genus (< Greek, feminine of émbios having life) + -idae -id ²

Example Sentences

After Boston's Josh Minott missed two free throws, the hosts had a final chance but Joel Embiid, who had 20 points, missed a three-point shot at the buzzer.

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Edgecombe, the third pick in this year's NBA Draft, added a spark as Cameroonian big man Joel Embiid was benched by the Sixers for left knee injury management.

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Joel Embiid added 20 points for the Sixers while LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 27 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.

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If they want Joel Embiid, Reaves has to go.

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Defensive miscues sink the Lakers in a loss to a 76ers team that was without Joel Embiid and Paul George.

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