spidery

adjective

spi·dery ˈspī-də-rē

Synonyms of spidery next

: resembling a spider in form or manner

: resembling a spiderweb

spidery handwriting

especially : composed of fine threads or lines in a weblike arrangement

spidery lace

: infested with spiders

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With spidery legs and a chunky profile, the module, dubbed Spider, was all function, no form — the ideal machine to land on the moon. —

Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2019 Pelargonium 'Graffiti White' is a heat-loving selection with spidery white flowers on a plant that grows 14 inches tall. —

Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2022 These ragged, spidery clouds began appearing in the late 1800s, and their increasing frequency and geographic spread are believed to be a marker for climate change. —

Caroline Barlott, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2016 Recently, scientists studying Lucy’s cells determined that her astrocytes — spidery nerve cells critical for cellular communication — may be actively killing her neurons. —

Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Nov. 2022 See all Example Sentences for spidery