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jumping spider

noun

  1. any of several small, hairy spiders, of the family Salticidae, that stalk and jump upon their prey instead of snaring it in a web.

jumping spider

noun

  1. any spider of the family Salticidae, esp Attulus saltator, that catch their prey by hunting and can jump considerable distances

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Word History and Origins

Origin of jumping spider1

First recorded in 1805–15

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Example Sentences

I must confess to a peculiar feeling of embarrassment, almost of fear, towards a jumping spider.

The foot of any jumping spider will show this structure well.

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