spiderweb

English

noun
Definitions
  • The net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch prey.
  • Something that resembles a spider's web in being mesh-like, entrapping, or fragile.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English spiþere webb com from English spider + English web.

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English

web

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