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spiderman

Spiderman (noun) means Informally, someone who climbs buildings, towers, or structures without safety equipment. Example: “The daredevil, nicknamed a real-life spiderman, scaled the skyscraper barehanded.”

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Informally, someone who climbs buildings, towers, or structures without safety equipment.
"The daredevil, nicknamed a real-life spiderman, scaled the skyscraper barehanded."

How to use spiderman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA nickname for someone who free-climbs tall buildings.

Word forms

spidermen plural

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The daredevil, nicknamed a real-life _____, scaled the skyscraper barehanded.

Etymology

From spider plus man, popularized by the fictional superhero Spider-Man, who scales walls like a spider.

Rhymes for spiderman

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Frequently asked questions

What does “spiderman” mean?

The word “spiderman” means informally, someone who climbs buildings, towers, or structures without safety equipment. In plain terms, a nickname for someone who free-climbs tall buildings.

How do you use “spiderman” in a sentence?

Here is “spiderman” used in a sentence: “The daredevil, nicknamed a real-life spiderman, scaled the skyscraper barehanded.”

What part of speech is “spiderman”?

“Spiderman” is a noun.

Is “spiderman” a common word?

“Spiderman” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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