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noun web·bing \ ˈwe-biŋ \

Definition of webbing

1 :a strong narrow closely woven fabric designed for bearing weight and used especially for straps or upholstery

2 :trap 3c

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I need to replace the webbing on the lawn chair.

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The webbing is produced by tiny scavenging insects called bark lice.

— NOLA.com, "This weeks gardening tips: ginger plant support, blackberry canes, and more," 29 July 2017
The only question mark remaining is goalkeeper Andre Blake, who cut the webbing of his right hand in the Gold Cup final, which required seven stitches.

— julia b. poe, Philly.com, "Union prepare for road rematch with New England," 28 July 2017
Colors have a lot to do with it, the webbing, the design.

— colleen kane, chicagotribune.com, "Glove stories: Cubs and White Sox players on their mitts," 12 July 2017
The end results were the screenwriters spinning webbing into gold, with Spider-Man: Homecoming getting a particularly enthusiastic response, even by Marvel standards.

— aaron couch, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Writers Had Just 3 Days to Win Over Marvel," 7 July 2017
Slackline fitness—also known as slacklining—involves performing exercises on a narrow, flat line of webbing that's suspended between two anchors low to the ground, either on a workout machine or between to trees or posts, old school-style.

— alexa tucker, SELF, "Slackline Fitness Is the Next Big Thing in Workout Trends," 5 July 2017
But the ball squirted out of his webbing and into the seats for a two-run shot.

— clark spencer, miamiherald, "Tom Koehler’s second-inning struggles doom Miami Marlins in loss to Milwaukee Brewers," 1 July 2017
Spider-Man, the webbing that helps binds Marvel's characters in the comics, can play with his friends in the movies, now, too.

— jordan hoffman, Popular Mechanics, "'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Makes Spidey Feel Fun and Fresh Again," 29 June 2017
To make its Kennedy Weekender overnight bag, the accessories and leather goods company Oliver Cabell spends $16.02 on canvas, $11.58 on leather, $5.68 on lining and 78 cents on webbing.

— iman stevenson, New York Times, "How Much Did That Zipper Cost? With Transparency Pricing, You Know Everything," 7 June 2017

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: strong and tightly woven material that is used in strips to support, catch, or hold things

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