Tarantula

Pronunciation: /təˈræn.tʃə.lə/

Definitions of tarantula

noun a large, hairy spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae, often found in tropical and subtropical regions

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a tarantula in the zoo.

A2 The tarantula crawled slowly across the floor.

B1 Many people are afraid of tarantulas because of their size and appearance.

B2 The tarantula's venom is not usually harmful to humans, but it can cause pain and swelling.

C1 Researchers are studying the behavior of tarantulas to learn more about their social interactions.

C2 The tarantula's silk is strong and flexible, making it ideal for scientific research and applications.

Examples of tarantula in a Sentence

formal The tarantula is a large, hairy spider found in tropical and subtropical regions.

informal I saw a huge tarantula crawling across the floor last night.

slang That tarantula is freakin' huge!

figurative Her fear of public speaking felt like a tarantula crawling up her spine.

Grammatical Forms of tarantula

• past tense: tarantulaed
• plural: tarantulas
• comparative: more tarantula
• superlative: most tarantula
• present tense: tarantulas
• future tense: will tarantula
• perfect tense: have tarantulaed
• continuous tense: is tarantulaing
• singular: tarantula
• positive degree: tarantula
• infinitive: to tarantula
• gerund: tarantulaing
• participle: tarantulaed

Origin and Evolution of tarantula

First Known Use: 1544 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'tarantula' originated from the Italian town of Taranto, where it was believed that the venomous spider species was abundant.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'tarantula' referred specifically to a type of venomous spider found in Taranto. Over time, the term has come to be used more broadly to describe various species of large, hairy spiders with a fearsome reputation.