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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

centipede

/sɛntɪˈpiːd/ noun · British & US
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What does centipede mean?

noun

A many-legged arthropod that has a flattened body and can move quickly by contracting its muscles in a wave-like motion. Centipedes are predators that feed on small insects and other invertebrates.

Example

"The centipede scurried across the kitchen floor, its many legs moving rapidly as it searched for food."

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