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centipede

[sen-tuh-peed] / ˈsɛn təˌpid /
NOUN
grub
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My old heart started turning somersaults; and something that felt like a thousand-legged centipede jiggled its way up my spine.

From Literature

Since replacing windows can cost enough arms and legs to make a human centipede, it’s worth looking into adding interior insulating layers to your existing windows.

From The Wall Street Journal

True, he did note that in the event of disturbance, mama centipede may abandon her eggs or young.

From Salon

A young woman has spoken of her shock after finding a venomous centipede in her flat.

From BBC

The visual language of centipedes throughout the film.

From Salon