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crawler

 

[ ˈkrɔːlər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

web development

A program that systematically browses the internet and collects information, typically for search engines.

Synonyms

bot, spider, web crawler

Examples of usage

  • A crawler is used by search engines to index web pages.
  • The crawler gathered data from various websites for analysis.
Context #2 | Noun

animal

A slow-moving animal that typically moves close to the ground.

Synonyms

crawly, creep, creeper

Examples of usage

  • The crawler made its way across the forest floor.
  • The baby crawler explored the room on all fours.
Context #3 | Noun

baby

A baby who is learning to crawl.

Synonyms

crawler baby, crawling baby

Examples of usage

  • The little crawler giggled as it moved across the room.
  • The crawler reached out to grab a toy.

Translations

Translations of the word "crawler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rastreador

🇮🇳 क्रॉलर

🇩🇪 Crawler

🇮🇩 perayap

🇺🇦 краулер

🇵🇱 crawler

🇯🇵 クローラー

🇫🇷 récupérateur

🇪🇸 rastreador

🇹🇷 tarayıcı

🇰🇷 크롤러

🇸🇦 زاحف

🇨🇿 pavouk

🇸🇰 pavúk

🇨🇳 爬虫

🇸🇮 pajek

🇮🇸 skriðari

🇰🇿 өрмекші

🇬🇪 მცოცავი

🇦🇿 tısbağa

🇲🇽 rastreador

Etymology

The word 'crawler' has multiple meanings and origins. In the context of web development, it originated from the action of a program crawling the web like a spider to gather information. The term 'crawler' for a slow-moving animal close to the ground has been used for centuries to describe such creatures. When referring to a baby learning to crawl, the term 'crawler' is a cute and endearing way to describe this developmental stage in infants.

See also: crawl, crawling, crawly.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,638, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.