spiderweb

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A spider's web

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Etymology

From Middle English spiþere webb, equivalent to spider +‎ web.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˈspaɪ̯dəwɛb/

Noun

spiderweb (plural spiderwebs)

  1. The net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch prey.
  2. (figurative) Something that resembles a spider's web in being mesh-like, entrapping, or fragile.

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Verb

spiderweb (third-person singular simple present spiderwebs, present participle spiderwebbing, simple past and past participle spiderwebbed)

  1. (transitive) To connect or cover as if with spiderwebs.

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