webbing

noun

web·​bing ˈwe-biŋ 

1

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

2

: trap entry 1 sense 3c

Examples of webbing in a Sentence

I need to replace the webbing on the lawn chair.

Recent Examples on the Web

Police officers deploy the webbing by flipping a switch on an inside console. —Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 4 Aug. 2025

The video — which is less than 10 seconds — delivers glimpses of the new suit, which features raised black webbing against the sharp red that is reminiscent of the comics' bright red and blue suit. —Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025

Jon Hart serape tour tote Whataburger's Jon Hart tour tote is stadium compliant in clear plastic, trimmed in all-natural leather and sporting serape webbing handles. —Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

The employee appeared to have the most serious injury, with a gunshot that tore through the webbing of his hand, according to police. —Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 9 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for webbing

• ebbing

Kids Definition

webbing

noun

web·​bing

ˈweb-iŋ

: a strong closely woven tape used especially for straps, harness, or upholstery