ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Spiderweb

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈspaɪ̯dəwɛb/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Spiderweb is a noun meaning The net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch prey.

Meaning

The net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch prey.

More Meanings

  1. (figurative) Something that resembles a spider's web in being mesh-like, entrapping, or fragile.
  2. (transitive) To connect or cover as if with spiderwebs.

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Related dictionary entries include spider-web, cobweb, spinneret, bolas, spinnerette, webber.

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