noun
- a large, hairy spider found in warm regions, typically having a painful but not dangerous bite
Examples
- The tarantula slowly crawled across the desert floor.
- She kept a pet tarantula in a glass terrarium.
- The documentary showed how tarantulas molt their skin as they grow.
- Despite their fearsome appearance, most tarantulas are harmless to humans.
- The tarantula’s bite felt like a bee sting.
- We spotted a tarantula hiding under a rock during our hike.