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spiderweb

Speech parts

1. spiderweb - Noun

2. spiderweb - Verb

Meaning

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

(figuratively) Something that resembles a spider's web in being mesh-like, entrapping, or fragile.

spiderweb (third-person singular simple present spiderwebs, present participle spiderwebbing, simple past and past participle spiderwebbed)

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

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Examples

It seemed like this day could go in so many directions, like a spiderweb shooting out toward endless possibilities. Sarah Dessen

He was listening, too, for it is through the eyes and ears that one learns. A spiderweb of facts can tie up the lion of action; not to know is bad; not to strive to know is worse. Andre Norton

Gilson turquoise is made in both a uniform colour and with black "spiderweb matrix" veining not unlike the natural Nevada material. Source: Internet

Kirby laid out the story to Lee about the kid who finds a ring in a spiderweb, gets his powers from the ring, and goes forth to fight crime armed with The Silver Spider's old web-spinning pistol. Source: Internet

For example, Daredevil resembles a red devil, Captain America 's costume echoes the American flag, Batman 's costume resembles a large bat, and Spider-Man 's costume features a spiderweb pattern. Source: Internet

A significant portion of the Nevada material is also noted for its often attractive brown or black limonite veining, producing what is called "spiderweb matrix". Source: Internet

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