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spiderweb

noun, verb — 3 senses

spiderweb

noun

UK /ˈspaɪ̯dəwɛb/ · US /ˈspaɪ̯dɚwɛb/

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

1

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

2

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

Derived terms
spiderwebby
Related terms
cobweb, web
Hypernyms
web

spiderweb

verb

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

1

To connect or cover as if with spiderwebs.

Entry derived from the Wiktionary, under licence CC BY-SA 4.0 — list of authors.