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spiderweb.

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

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈspaɪ̯dəwɛb/UK/ˈspaɪ̯dɚwɛb/US
  1. The net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch prey.

  2. Something that resembles a spider's web in being mesh-like, entrapping, or fragile.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

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

verb/ˈspaɪ̯dəwɛb/UK/ˈspaɪ̯dɚwɛb/US
  1. To connect or cover as if with spiderwebs.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

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

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