Creeper
(noun)
- A plant that creeps or trails along the ground or surface.
- A person who moves stealthily or secretively.
- A vehicle with low gears, used for hauling heavy loads over rough terrain.
Origin:
Late middle english (in the sense "plant that creeps"): from old french cripere, from latin crepare "to crackle", from crepus "creaking".
Examples:
- The ivy creeper covered the entire wall of the house.
- He was known as a creeper because he always sneaked around and spied on people.
- The construction company used a creeper to move heavy equipment to the site.
- The garden was full of creepers such as ivy, jasmine and wisteria.
- The creeper was caught by the security guard while trying to steal from the store.