spiderweb
The net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch preyThe net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch prey.
» He drew out a roll of parchment, dusty, yellowed and half covered with spiderwebs.
Meaning
2 sensesThe net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch prey.
Spinnennetz, Spinnwebe, Spinnengewebe
паути́наpautína
павути́наpavutýna, павути́нняpavutýnnja
(figuratively)Something that resembles a spider's web in being mesh-like, entrapping, or fragile.
паути́наpautína, сетьsetʹ
павутинаpavutýna
Examples
4 sentencesHe drew out a roll of parchment, dusty, yellowed and half covered with spiderwebs.
Oh my god, it's like a spiderweb of cheese!
Spiders like to build spiderwebs.
ruПауки любят строить паутины. — FeuDRenais
In the dark, Rodolfo jumped when his hand brushed against a spiderweb.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English spiþere webb, equivalent to spider + web.From Middle English spiþere webb, equivalent to spider + web.
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Forms
plural: spiderwebs| Singular | spiderweb |
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