longlegs

«longlegs» in Mova's school dictionary: Usually part of «daddy longlegs»: a name for long-legged… — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples.

part of speech

noun (daddy longlegs; longlegs — rare alone)

meaning for a pupil

1) Usually part of «daddy longlegs»: a name for long-legged creatures. In the UK, Ireland and Australia it often means the crane fly; in the USA and Canada usually a harvestman (a spider-like creature) or a cellar spider. tree →

2) (informal) A tall person with long legs, as a nickname. tree →

sense in the lessons

In nature lessons «daddy longlegs» shows how one common name can mean different animals in different countries. Myth: daddy longlegs are not deadly poisonous; they are harmless to people. Phrases: «daddy longlegs».

examples

• A daddy longlegs flew in through the window. tree →
• Crane flies are called daddy longlegs in Britain. tree →
• In America, a daddy longlegs is often a harvestman. tree →
• Daddy longlegs can't hurt you. tree →
• «Hey, Longlegs!» his friends called the tall boy. tree →

note

Usually written «daddy longlegs» or «daddy-long-legs». Myth trap: the story that they are the most venomous spiders is false.

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «longlegs» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.