spiderweb

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Scrabble points
17
Words With Friends
19
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/ˈspaɪ̯dəwɛb/(UK)
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/ˈspaɪ̯dəwɛb/(UK) · /ˈspaɪ̯dɚwɛb/(US)

Definition of spiderweb

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. The net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch prey.
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noun

  1. The net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch prey.
  2. (figuratively)Something that resembles a spider's web in being mesh-like, entrapping, or fragile.

verb

  1. (transitive)To connect or cover as if with spiderwebs.

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Etymology

From Middle English spiþere webb, equivalent to spider + web.

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