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| creep·er [ krpər ] (plural creep·ers) |
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1. clinging plant: a plant that grows by means of tendrils, suckers, or roots that anchor it to a surface
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2. small climbing bird: a small climbing bird with a slender curved beak and short legs. Native to: forests of North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Family Certhiidae.
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3. somebody or something that creeps: a person or animal that moves by creeping
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4. dress infant's one-piece garment: an infant's one-piece garment that has short or no pant legs and can be unsnapped at the crotch
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5. automotive
Same as cradlen (sense 4)
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6. underwater grappling device: a device with hooks that is used to drag for submerged objects in deep water
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7. Northeastern U.S. shoe spikes: a spiked or toothed device that is attached to the sole of a boot to provide traction on ice
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