Arachnid Meaning in English

word

US

əˈɹæknəd/, /ɝˈæknɪd

uh-RAK-nid

UK

ɐɹˈæknɪd

uh-RAK-nid

Definition

An arachnid is a type of small creature with eight legs, such as spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites. They are not insects and usually have two main body parts.

Usage & Nuances

Used in science, biology, and nature discussions. 'Arachnid' is more formal and technical than 'spider'; use 'spider' for casual situations. Includes more than just spiders: scorpions, ticks, and mites are also arachnids.

• Spanish: arácnido
• Portuguese (BR): aracnídeo
• Portuguese (PT): aracnídeo
• Chinese (Simplified): 蛛形纲动物
• Chinese (Traditional): 蛛形綱動物
• Hindi: मकड़ी वर्ग का जीव
• Arabic: عنكبوتيات
• Bengali: অ্যারাক্নিড - অষ্টপদী প্রাণী (জলাভাবে)
• Russian: арахнид
• Japanese: クモ類
• Vietnamese: nhện - động vật chân khớp tám chân
• Korean: 거미류
• Turkish: örümceğimsiler
• Urdu: عنکبوتیہ
• Indonesian: arakhni - laba-laba (kelas arachnida)

Example Sentences

A spider is a type of arachnid.

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Scorpions also belong to the arachnid group.

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Ticks and mites are small arachnids.

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Many people confuse insects with arachnids, but they are quite different.

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Did you know that not all arachnids make webs?

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If it's got eight legs, it's probably an arachnid!

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