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/
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.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'webb', originally meaning 'woven cloth' or 'textile'. The term was extended to describe a spider's web due to its structural resemblance to woven fabric, and has been further extended in modern usage to denote interconnected networks, particularly the Internet.
Breakdown
webb (woven fabric) → web (interlaced structure). The root relates to Germanic weaving terminology, with the sense evolving from physical woven textiles to any interconnected network structure.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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