Centipede Meaning in English
word
ˈsɛntɪˌpid
SEN-tih-peed
sˈɛntɪpˌiːd
SEN-tih-peed
Definition
A centipede is a long, thin insect-like creature with many legs—usually one pair of legs per body segment. They are known for moving quickly and are often found in dark, damp places.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a noun. A centipede is not technically an insect, but a myriapod; however, 'insect-like' is common in casual use. Do not confuse with 'millipede', which looks similar but has two pairs of legs per segment and moves more slowly.
Spanish: ciempiésPortuguese (BR): centopéiaPortuguese (PT): centopeiaChinese (Simplified): 蜈蚣Chinese (Traditional): 蜈蚣Hindi: कनखजूराArabic: أم أربعة وأربعينBengali: শতপদীRussian: сколопендра - многоножка (животное)Japanese: ムカデVietnamese: con rếtKorean: 지네Turkish: çiyanUrdu: سینٹی پیڈIndonesian: kelabang
Example Sentences
I saw a centipede in the garden.
basic
A centipede has many legs.
basic
The centipede crawled under the rock.
basic
Don’t touch that centipede—it might bite you!
natural
I freaked out when a centipede ran across my shoe.
natural
Have you ever seen a giant centipede in the wild?
natural