cobweb

noun

Definition of cobwebnext
as in spiderweb

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Recent Examples of cobweb Also featured in the post is a photo of a decorative cobweb and spider. — Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024 The only snow that stuck on my property was on a cobweb, but the spider probably considers that his property. — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2023 Wu gok appear otherworldly, the result of the taro and wheat dough creating a cobweb-like structure when it’s fried. — Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2022 Each week, grow rooms, like the one pictured here, produce up to 4,400 pounds of mushrooms and mycelia, the cobweb-like membrane from which mushrooms sprout. — Discover Magazine, 31 May 2013 See All Example Sentences for cobweb
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  1. spiderweb
  2. labyrinth
Noun
  • Then, suddenly, the rock splits into a spiderweb of fractures.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Zendaya wore spiderweb earrings to further lean into the method dressing approach she and stylist Law Roach are known for.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Definition of spiderweb
Noun
  • The chase that follows finds Reacher and Green eluding several officers in Magic Gardens, the South Street art space dominated by Philadelphia artist Isaiah Zagar’s multimedia mosaic labyrinth.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But the Gregorys noticed Atlantans, or others familiar with our city’s quirky labyrinth of Peachtrees, were seeing the Queens song and weighing in.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of labyrinth

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“Cobweb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cobweb. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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