creeper
/ˈkriːpə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkriːpər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkrē-pər/ (ame, mw)
creeper — noun
- creepersingular
- creepersplural
1. a plant with long stems that spread over the ground or climb over walls, fences,
a plant with long stems that spread over the ground or climb over walls, fences, and trees
Kabir trained the creeper along the garden fence with soft string.
pattern: train a creeper along a fence
After the rain, a creeper spread across the old stone wall.
Mira planted a creeper beside the gate to cover the bare bricks.
By summer, the creeper had reached the classroom window.
Apinya trimmed the creeper before it blocked the porch steps.
文法句型
a creeper climbs over [wall/fence/tree]
用法筆記
Often used for garden plants that spread over low surfaces or climb up supports. Distinguish from sense 2, which names a bird.
2. a small bird that moves up tree bark to find insects, using its tail to keep bal
a small bird that moves up tree bark to find insects, using its tail to keep balance
Kenji spotted a creeper moving up the pine trunk for insects.
pattern: a creeper moves up a tree trunk
The small creeper paused on the bark, then slipped behind a branch.
Greta heard a creeper calling near the wet forest path.
During the bird walk, Cyrus pointed to a creeper near the nest box.
Zuri watched the creeper cling to the trunk above the stream.
- treecreeper
the more exact birdwatching name for this kind of trunk-climbing bird
文法句型
a creeper moves up [tree trunk/bark]
用法筆記
Used mainly in birdwatching or nature contexts. Distinguish from sense 1, which refers to a climbing plant.