web
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1web

noun \ˈweb\

Definition of WEB

1
: a fabric on a loom or in process of being removed from a loom
2
a : cobweb, spiderweb
b : a network of silken thread spun especially by the larvae of various insects (as a tent caterpillar) and usually serving as a nest or shelter
3
: a tissue or membrane of an animal or plant; especially : that uniting fingers or toes either at their bases (as in humans) or for a greater part of their length (as in many waterbirds)
4
a : a thin metal sheet, plate, or strip
b : the plate connecting the upper and lower flanges of a girder or rail
c : the arm of a crank
5
: something resembling a web:
a : snare, entanglement <a web of intrigue> <ensnarled in a web of folly — D. A. Stockman>
b : an intricate pattern or structure suggestive of something woven : network
6
: the series of barbs on each side of the shaft of a feather : vane
7
a : a continuous sheet of paper manufactured or undergoing manufacture on a paper machine
b : a roll of paper for use in a rotary printing press
8
: the part of a ribbed vault between the ribs
9
capitalized : world wide web
webbed \ˈwebd\ adjective
web·like \ˈweb-ˌlīk\ adjective

Examples of WEB

  1. I spent the afternoon surfing the Web.
  2. The spider was spinning its web.

Origin of WEB

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Norse vefr web, Old English wefan to weave
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Insect Terms

drone, entomology, gadfly, pismire, proboscis, vespine

Rhymes with WEB

2web

verb
webbedweb·bing

Definition of WEB

intransitive verb
: to construct or form a web
transitive verb
1
: to cover with a web or network
3
: to provide with a web

First Known Use of WEB

1604

web

noun \ˈweb\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of WEB

: a tissue or membrane of an animal or plant; especially : that uniting fingers or toes either at their bases (as in humans) or for a greater part of their length (as in many waterbirds)
webbed \ˈwebd\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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