spiderweb
noun
spi·der·web
ˈspī-dər-ˌweb 
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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Angelo dressed up as a spider alongside the family dog, while mom served as the spiderweb and LaValle was the fly.
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Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
Mae had a cute spiderweb makeup design under her eye in the photo.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
That causes a spiderweb of minute cracks, which makes the area look white.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
From ice cream floats inspired by Harry Potter to spiderweb brownies, these recipes are simple enough to be made by kids and adults alike — and delicious enough to satisfy the most ghoulish of cravings.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
Happily, our leftovers survived the trip to our kitchen (including public transportation) in fine form, with the crushed almonds still clinging and the spiderweb design intact.
—Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2023
To create this look on your front porch, make a spiderweb out of rope and attach it to the side of your house or along a railing.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2023
This best-selling spiderweb has picked up nearly 6,000 perfect ratings.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2023
Weave a continuous spiral with a long length of black yarn to create a spiderweb.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
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Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
Mae had a cute spiderweb makeup design under her eye in the photo.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
That causes a spiderweb of minute cracks, which makes the area look white.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
From ice cream floats inspired by Harry Potter to spiderweb brownies, these recipes are simple enough to be made by kids and adults alike — and delicious enough to satisfy the most ghoulish of cravings.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
Happily, our leftovers survived the trip to our kitchen (including public transportation) in fine form, with the crushed almonds still clinging and the spiderweb design intact.
—Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2023
To create this look on your front porch, make a spiderweb out of rope and attach it to the side of your house or along a railing.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2023
This best-selling spiderweb has picked up nearly 6,000 perfect ratings.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2023
Weave a continuous spiral with a long length of black yarn to create a spiderweb.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
See More
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First Known Use
circa 1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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spiderweb
noun
spi·der·web
ˈspīd-ər-ˌweb
: the silken web spun by most spiders and used as a resting place and a trap for small prey
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