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House Centipede

Description:

The house centipede is a small arthropod with long, flattened bodies and numerous legs. It is known for its characteristic appearance and lightning-fast movements. House centipedes are commonly found in homes and are considered beneficial as they prey on other household pests.

Senses and Usages:

Noun - Animal:

The house centipede scurried across the floor, searching for its next prey.

Noun - Informal:

The old house in the neighborhood has become a centipede of stories, each room holding secrets from the past.

Adjective - Popular:

House centipede infestations have become a popular topic of discussion among homeowners.

Adjective - Local:

The local exterminator is well-versed in dealing with house centipedes.

Sample Sentences:

• The house centipede, with its impressive speed, startled the unsuspecting homeowner.

• I discovered a house centipede scampering across the bathroom tiles.

• House centipedes are agile predators, capturing and devouring their prey with their venomous bite.

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