creeper

[US]/'kriːpə/
[UK]/'kripɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.someone or something that moves slowly and stealthily, especially in a way that is creepy
a plant that grows along the ground or climbs a support by means of tendrils or leaf stalks
a conveyor belt that moves at a constant speed

Phrases & Collocations

virginia creeper

Example Sentences

the creepers were bowed down with flowers.

the dense perplexity of dwarf palm, garlanded creepers, glossy undergrowth.

The creeper is growing in towards the gutter, and should be cleared away.

This paper puts forward a new type of bolted anti-creepers, which changes the fixture mode of the dowelled anti-creeper.

Beware of the creeper growing on the side of the house.

The creeper slowly climbed up the trellis.

She felt a creeper of fear run down her spine.

The creeper plant added a touch of green to the garden.

The creeper vines twisted around the fence posts.

The creeper peeked through the window, casting shadows inside.

The creeper plant is known for its rapid growth rate.

The creeper plant provides a natural barrier for privacy.

The creeper plant can be trained to climb walls or fences.

The creeper on the old building gave it a mysterious look.

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