wolf spider

noun

: any of various active wandering ground spiders (family Lycosidae)

Examples of wolf spider in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wolf spider was in 1608

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“Wolf spider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wolf%20spider. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

wolf spider

noun
: any of various active wandering spiders of which most do not build a web but chase and catch their prey

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