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spiderweb

noun spi·der·web \ ˈspī-dər-ˌweb \

Definition of spiderweb

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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circa 1649

SPIDERWEB Defined for Kids

spiderweb

noun spi·der·web \ ˈspī-dər-ˌweb \

Definition of spiderweb for Students

:the silken web spun by most spiders and used as a resting place and a trap for prey

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