1. 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.