Meaning of the word centipede in English

What does centipede mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

centipede

US /ˈsen.t̬ə.piːd/
UK /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/
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Noun

a predatory myriapod invertebrate with an elongated flattened body composed of many segments, each with one pair of legs, the front pair being modified as poison fangs.

Example:
The gardener found a large centipede under the rock.
Some tropical centipedes can be quite venomous.
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