"creeper" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkripɚ/ [US] Audio: en-au-creeper.ogg [Australia] Forms: creeper [singular], creepers [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A creeper is something that creeps.
    Sense id: simple-creeper-en-noun-PHm-yq9p
  2. A creeper is a climbing plant.
    Sense id: simple-creeper-en-noun-tSlCZK51
  3. A mechanic's creeper is a board with wheels on it. People can lie on them to move around while working under cars.
    Sense id: simple-creeper-en-noun-Eu~fc1jx
  4. A creeper is a pervert.
    Sense id: simple-creeper-en-noun-w32tqv57 Categories (other): Slang
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