spiderweb
noun
spi·der·web
ˈspī-dər-ˌweb 
1
: the network of silken thread spun by most spiders and used as a resting place and as a trap for small prey
2
: something that resembles or suggests a spiderweb
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De Elizabeth, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024
Shimmery spiderweb Courtesy of Instagram/@nailsbyyeya Combine the classic cuteness of a French manicure with a Halloween motif like spiderwebs for something that's equally eerie and elegant.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Sep. 2024
Ask your nail tech to swap out the regular French tip for a spiderweb design before adding teeny spiders and finishing the look with a matte topcoat.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Sep. 2024
The company declined to comment on why Shōgun 1980 isn’t streaming, but the answer may be tangled in the company’s spiderweb history of mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 29 May 2024
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spiderweb
noun
spi·der·web
ˈspīd-ər-ˌweb
: the silken web spun by most spiders and used as a resting place and a trap for small prey
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