creeper

noun

creep·er ˈkrē-pər

Synonyms of creeper next

: one that creeps: such as

: a creeping plant

: a bird (as of the family Certhiidae) that creeps about on trees or bushes searching for insects

: a creeping insect or reptile

: any of various devices used for creeping: such as

: a fixture with iron points worn on the shoe to prevent slipping

: a low wheeled platform for supporting the body when working under an automobile

: a usually one-piece garment for a child at the crawling age

Examples of creeper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Religion clings hard to such remote locations, winding its way into deep crevices like a hardy clifftop creeper. —

Catherine Bray, Variety, 18 Aug. 2023 Mechanic's dolly, garage creeper, under-car roller, car creeper, and automotive creeper are just a few. —

Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 24 Mar. 2023 Here are our picks for the best mechanic's creepers. —

Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 24 Mar. 2023 The brown creeper is one of five creeper species in the world, the only one in North America. —

Jim Williams, Star Tribune, 20 Apr. 2021 Mechanics Creeper Test: Does the mat affect the mobility of a creeper? —

Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 22 July 2023 Gucci's Bloom Eau de Parfum, which contains notes of tuberose, jasmine, and rangoon creeper. —

Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 July 2023 Easily converting from creeper to seat, this Z-creeper is one of the handiest tools any garage could have. —

Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 27 Nov. 2022 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in average soil Size: Climbs 25-30 feet Zones: 5-9 Canary Creeper Usually grown as an annual, the canary creeper (Tropaeolum peregrinum) is related to nasturtium and makes a good choice for a planter or hanging basket. —

Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of creeper was before the 12th century

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Kids Definition

creeper

noun

creep·er ˈkrē-pər

: one that creeps: as

: a creeping plant

: a bird that creeps about on trees or bushes searching for insects

Medical Definition

creeper

noun

creep·er ˈkrē-pər

: a genetic anomaly of the domestic fowl marked by shortening and thickening of the long bones in the heterozygote and completely lethal when homozygous

: creeper fowl