centipede Antonyms
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Meaning of centipede
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centipede (n)
chiefly nocturnal predacious arthropod having a flattened body of 15 to 173 segments each with a pair of legs, the foremost pair being modified as prehensors
centipede Sentence Examples
- As I lifted the rock, a large centipede wriggled out from beneath it.
- The centipede's numerous legs moved in a synchronized wave-like motion as it traversed the forest floor.
- My little brother found delight in watching the centipede explore its terrarium habitat.
- Although centipedes are generally harmless to humans, their appearance can be unsettling to some.
- Centipedes are carnivorous predators, feasting on insects, spiders, and even small rodents.
- I carefully avoided stepping on the centipede as it scurried across the hiking trail.
- The centipede's segmented body allows it to adapt and navigate various terrains with ease.
- Some species of centipedes possess venomous fangs, which they use to incapacitate their prey.
- Despite its name, a centipede doesn't actually have a hundred legs; the number varies depending on the species.
- In folklore, seeing a centipede is often interpreted as a sign of impending changes or transformations.
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chiefly nocturnal predacious arthropod having a flattened body of 15 to 173 segments each with a pair of legs, the foremost pair being modified as prehensors
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As I lifted the rock, a large centipede wriggled out from beneath it.
The centipede's numerous legs moved in a synchronized wave-like motion as it traversed the forest floor.
My little brother found delight in watching the centipede explore its terrarium habitat.
Although centipedes are generally harmless to humans, their appearance can be unsettling to some.
