Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jumping-spider
Noun
/ˈjʌmpɪŋ ˈspaɪdər/
Definition
A small spider belonging to the family Salticidae, known for its ability to jump long distances and its excellent vision.
Examples
- The jumping-spider can leap over ten times its own body length.
- While exploring the garden, I spotted a tiny jumping-spider on a leaf.
- Jumping-spiders use their remarkable eyesight to track down small insects.
Meaning
Jumping spiders are a group of spiders characterized by their unique hunting technique, wherein they leap to pounce on their prey.
Synonyms
- Salticid
- Jumping spider
- Leaping spider
