creeper

Definition of Creeper in English :

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Noun

1. creeper

any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping

2. crawler, creeper

a person who crawls or creeps along the ground

crawler

3. creeper, tree creeper

any of various small insectivorous birds of the northern hemisphere that climb up a tree trunk supporting themselves on stiff tail feathers and their feet

tree creeper

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Creeper

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noun

1.

a person or animal that creeps

2.

a plant, such as the ivy or periwinkle, that grows by creeping

3. Also called: tree creeper US and Canadian

any small songbird of the family Certhiidae of the N hemisphere, having a brown-and-white plumage and slender downward-curving bill. They creep up trees to feed on insects

4.

a hooked instrument for dragging deep water

5. Also called: cradle

a flat board or framework mounted on casters, used to lie on when working under cars

6. Also called: daisy cutter cricket

a bowled ball that keeps low or travels along the ground

7.

either of a pair of low iron supports for logs in a hearth

8. informal

a shoe with a soft sole

Creeper

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noun

1.

a person, animal, or thing that creeps

2.

any plant whose stem puts out tendrils or rootlets by which it can creep along a surface as it grows

the Virginia creeper

3.

any of various small passerine birds (esp. family Certhiidae) that creep on trees, bushes, or walls looking for insects, larvae, etc. to eat, including the wall creeper, certain wood warblers, etc.

4.

a device with metal hooks for dragging the bottom of a lake, pond, etc.; grapnel

5. US; [usually pl.]

a metal plate with spikes, fastened to a shoe to prevent slipping

6.

any device for carrying material to or from a machine, or from one part of a machine to another

7. US

a low frame on wheels or casters for a mechanic to lie on when working under an automobile

8.

the lowest gear in a truck, as for use on steep grades

: in full, creeper gear

9. US; [pl.]

a baby's one-piece garment, combining pants and shirt

Creeper

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n.

1. One that moves or progresses by creeping.

2. Botany A plant that spreads by means of stems that creep.

3. See cradle.

4. A grappling device for dragging bodies of water, such as lakes or rivers.

5. A one-piece fitted garment for an infant.

6. creepers A metal frame with a spike or spikes, attached to a shoe or boot to prevent slipping, especially on ice.

7. Slang A person who is a creep, especially one who is considered to be unsettling.

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