webbing

noun — 5 senses

webbing

noun

/ˈwɛbɪŋ/

1

A sturdy woven fabric.

  • The webbing of the lawn chair made marks on his thigh.
2

Government, Military, Politics, War A belt and shoulder harness with attached pouches used to carry a soldier's equipment, water, ammunition, etc.

3

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology The webs of the digits.

4

Ball games, Baseball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The part of a baseball mitt between the forefinger and thumb; the web.

  • He caught the ball in the webbing.
5

Media, Printing, Publishing Tapes conducting webs of paper in a printing machine.

Synonyms
web gear, web belt
Derived terms
webbing clothes moth

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