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creeper Definition

creeper (-pər)

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. ☆ 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. ☆ 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. ☆ a baby's one-piece garment, combining pants and shirt
creeper Synonyms

creeper

n.

runner, climber, clinging plant; see plant, vine.

creeper Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • see: Peter Ward spoke about a tree creeper seen in the Italian Gardens and Peter Robinson spoke about weather statistics for the year.

Adjective modifier

  • other: In large towns, that can mean creating rooftop spaces or growing ivy and other creepers over concrete walls.
  • flowering: It is, however, well covered with flowering creepers, which give it a charming appearance in summer.
  • dry: He listens to the sound of sea birds He listens to the sound of dry creepers tapping on the window pane.
  • red: The red creeper was quite a transitory growth, and few people have seen it growing.

Modifies a noun

  • plant: But the missile carries the seed of an alien creeper plant which grows out of control and over-runs the whole area.
  • vine: It was found on the ground close to a massive Virginia creeper vine but numerous other plants were growing nearby.

Noun used with modifier

  • brothel: The jeans come in an ultra skinny fit and are designed to be worn with brothel creepers, a leather jacket and a quiff.
  • Virginia: We stand corrected on this, I have been told that it is covered in virginia creeper!
  • tree: You might also try to entice tree creepers, owls or house martins with a purpose built home for one of these species.
  • jungle: Behind my lashes, behind my dewy peepers Words interweave like rustling jungle creepers.
  • carmel: Fescue carmel creeper ' who has just with a slight of renaissance minstrels.
  • fescue: Fescue carmel creeper ' who has just with a slight of renaissance minstrels.
creeper Quotes

Up the hill where stucco houses inVirginia creeper drownö And my childish wave of pity, seeing children carrying down Sheaves of drooping dandelions to the courts of Kentish Town.

—Betjeman, SirJohn

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