spiderweb

noun spi·der·web \ˈspī-dər-ˌweb\

Definition of SPIDERWEB

: the network of silken thread spun by most spiders and used as a resting place and as a trap for small prey

: something that resembles or suggests a spiderweb

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circa 1649

SPIDERWEB Defined for Kids

noun spi·der·web \ˈspī-dər-ˌweb\

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

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