Meanings:

1.  Creep – To move slowly.

 2.  Slither – To move from side to side unsteadily on a surface.

3.  Stretch – Push out your arms, legs etc.

4.  Strip – A long narrow piece of something.

5.  Socket – A hole into which something fits.

6.  Cavity – Hollow space.

7.  Hinge – a movable joint.

8.  Perching – Rest on something.

9.  Taper – Reduce in thickness toward one end.

10.  Jerk – Sudden movement.

11.  Loop – Curved connected series.

12.  Gait – Manner of walking

13.  Bristles – Hair like structure.

14.  Associate – Connect with something.