spiderweb

noun

spi·​der·​web ˈspī-dər-ˌweb How to pronounce spiderweb (audio)
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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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of spiderweb was circa 1649

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“Spiderweb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spiderweb. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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spiderweb

noun
spi·​der·​web ˈspīd-ər-ˌweb How to pronounce spiderweb (audio)
: the silken web spun by most spiders and used as a resting place and a trap for small prey

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