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crawler

noun crawl·er \ˈkrȯ-lər\

Definition of CRAWLER

1
:  one that crawls
2
:  a vehicle (as a crane) that travels on endless chain belts
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First Known Use of CRAWLER

1607

Related to CRAWLER

Synonyms
slowpoke, dallier, dawdler, dragger, laggard, lagger, lingerer, loiterer, plodder, snail, straggler
Antonyms
speedster

Rhymes with CRAWLER

baller, bawler, brawler, caller, drawler, faller, hauler, mauler, scrawler, squaller, trawler

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. crawler
  2. crawler crane
  3. crawler wheel
  4. night crawler
  5. pub crawl
Next Word in the Dictionary: crawler cranePrevious Word in the Dictionary: crawl All Words Near: crawler
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