spinneret

American  

[spin-uh-ret, spin-uh-ret] / ˈspɪn əˌrɛt, ˌspɪn əˈrɛt /

noun

1. an organ or part by means of which a spider, insect larva, or the like spins a silky thread for its web or cocoon.

2. a metal plate or cup with tiny holes through which a chemical solution is extruded to form continuous filaments, as of rayon, nylon, or polyester.

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spinneret British  

/ ˈspɪnəˌrɛt /

noun

1. any of several organs in spiders and certain insects through which silk threads are exuded

2. a finely perforated dispenser through which a viscous liquid is extruded in the production of synthetic fibres

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spinneret Scientific  

/ spĭn′ə-rĕt′ /

1. One of the small openings in the back part of a spider or silk-producing insect larva, through which the sticky fluid that dries into silk is released.

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Etymology

Origin of spinneret

First recorded in 1820–30; spinner + -et

Example Sentences

Before long it throws out threads from its spinneret, a tiny opening near the mouth, and makes a kind of net to support the cocoon which it is about to weave.

From Makers of Many Things by Tappan, Eva March

It twists round in its sheath; it adopts without inconvenience whatever position it pleases, so as to bring its spinneret full face with the point to be gummed.

From The Life of the fly; with which are interspersed some chapters of autobiography by Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander

At, feeler; Mn, mandible; Mx, maxilla; Lm, labium, spinneret projecting beyond it.

From The Life-Story of Insects by Carpenter, George H. (George Herbert)

Soon after, she hoists him, fastened by a line to her spinneret, and drags him to her hiding-place, where a long banquet will be held.

From The Wonders of Instinct Chapters in the Psychology of Insects by Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander

By the continued application of the creature's spinneret this barrier is made gradually thicker and higher, till at last the overhanging sides meet and the caterpillar is inclosed in its self-constructed prison.

From Butterflies and Moths (British) by Furneaux, William S.