Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
creeper
noun
/ˈkriːpər/
Definition
A plant or animal that crawls or climbs quietly without being noticed.
Examples
- A creeper can be a vine that covers the ground.
- He was such a creeper, always lurking in the corners.
- The sound of the creeper in the bushes startled her.
Meaning
In botany, it refers to a type of plant that grows along the ground or climbs structures, while in zoology, it can refer to a person or animal that moves stealthily or awkwardly.
Synonyms
- Climber
- Vine
- Crawler
- Stalker
- Seeker
