web — a network of fine threads constructed by a spider from fluid secreted by its spinnerets
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a network of fine threads constructed by a spider from fluid secreted by its spinnerets
Pronunciation (IPA): /web/
Korean meaning: 거미줄
Korean pronunciation: 웹 (강세: 웹)
Example Sentences
- My grandma tried to use the web but ended up ordering 50 pizzas instead of checking the weather.
- The detective unraveled the web of corruption that reached the highest levels of government.
- I walked into a spider web and spent five minutes doing an embarrassing dance in public.
web
NOUN//web//
a network of fine threads constructed by a spider from fluid secreted by its spinnerets
A garden spider carefully constructs its delicate web between fence posts
As waters ebb, the web gleams bright.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'webb'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '짠 것, 직물'을 의미했습니다. 거미줄의 모양이 직조된 천과 비슷해서 이 단어가 사용되었고, 현대에는 인터넷의 연결망을 표현하는 데 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandma tried to use the web but ended up ordering 50 pizzas instead of checking the weather.”
“The detective unraveled the web of corruption that reached the highest levels of government.”
“I walked into a spider web and spent five minutes doing an embarrassing dance in public.”
“Students today can access vast amounts of information through the web.”
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