Meaning & use

spiderweb

noun·Everyday

A network of fine silk threads that a spider spins to trap insects.

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Dew clung to the spiderweb strung between two branches, making it sparkle.

The abandoned attic was thick with dust and spiderwebs.

A note on using this word

Spiderweb usually implies a fresh, structured web, while cobweb often suggests an old, dusty, abandoned one.

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