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web-spinner
[/ˈwɛb ˌspɪnər/]
noun
pl: web-spinners
fiandeira
1.
An arthropod, particularly a spider, that spins webs to catch prey
The garden web-spinner had created an intricate trap between the rose bushes.
A fiandeira do jardim havia criado uma armadilha intrincada entre os arbustos de rosas.
2.
Any creature capable of producing and spinning web-like material for various purposes
Silkworms are effective web-spinners used in textile production.
Os bichos-da-seda são fiandeiras eficazes utilizadas na produção têxtil.
3.
Figuratively, a person who creates intricate schemes or plots
The politician was a master web-spinner, manipulating public opinion with ease.
O político era um mestre fiandeira, manipulando a opinião pública com facilidade.
Synonyms
spider
silk producer
web maker
arachnid
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
fiandeira
Most common term for spider or web-spinning creature
Portugal
tecelã
Alternative term emphasizing the weaving aspect
São Paulo
aranha-tecelã
Descriptive compound form
Related Idioms & Phrases
spin a web
caught in someone's web
tangled web
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