7 the operating mechanism, esp. in a piano, gun, watch, etc. 8 (of a guitar) the distance between the strings and the fingerboard. 9 (of keyboard instruments) the sensitivity of the keys to touch. 10 the force applied to a body. the reaction is equal and opposite to the action.
Quick Answer. The Hawaiian happy face spider, Theridion grallator, is not poisonous. While the arachnid belongs to the same family as the feared black widow, it lacks the toxic venom. The species is named for the array of color patterns across the abdomen, some of which resemble a smiling face. Continue Reading.
The venom of a funnel web spider has a severe impact on the respiratory system. It attacks the muscles of the heart, which cause a spike in blood pressure, making the muscle spasm. It also can cause extreme salivation and tingly lips.