web
noun
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Definition of web
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a fabric on a loom or in process of being removed from a loom
b
: a network of silken thread spun especially by the larvae of various insects (such as a tent caterpillar) and usually serving as a nest or shelter
3
: a tissue or membrane of an animal or plant
especially
: that uniting fingers or toes either at their bases (as in humans) or for a greater part of their length (as in many waterbirds)
4a
: a thin metal sheet, plate, or strip
b
: the plate connecting the upper and lower flanges of a girder or rail
c
: the arm of a crank
5
: something resembling a web:
a
: snare, entanglement
a web of intrigue ensnarled in a web of folly— D. A. Stockman
b
: an intricate pattern or structure suggestive of something woven : network
6
: the series of barbs on each side of the shaft of a feather : vane
7a
: a continuous sheet of paper manufactured or undergoing manufacture on a paper machine
b
: a roll of paper for use in a rotary printing press
8
: the part of a ribbed vault between the ribs
web
verb
webbed;
webbing
Definition of web (Entry 2 of 2)
: to construct or form a web
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Other Words from web
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webbed
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weblike
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Synonyms for web
Synonyms: Noun
entanglement, mesh(es), morass, net, noose, quagmire, quicksand, snare, tanglement, toil(s), trap
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Examples of web in a Sentence
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I spent the afternoon surfing the Web. The spider was spinning its web.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
If the spiders rushed out to defend their web immediately, Pruitt called them aggressive. — Alex Harris, sun-sentinel.com, "Hurricanes may spin a more aggressive population of spiders, new study shows," 21 Aug. 2019 But Donald Trump has a way of making anyone who gets caught up in his cruel web of deception seem like a victim. — Dahleen Glanton, chicagotribune.com, "Column: Why would Donald Trump pardon Rod Blagojevich? Maybe he sees a mirror image of himself a few years down the road.," 14 Aug. 2019 One of the foundations of its success is its commitment to open source web design, meaning anyone can make and customize their own WordPress website theme. — Aja Romano, Vox, "WordPress could give Tumblr the thing it needs most: stability," 13 Aug. 2019 For more information about the college’s graphics programs, contact graphic and web-design chair Rebecca Hillquist at rebeccah@glendale.edu. — Wendy Grove, Glendale News-Press, "On Campus at GCC: Glendale Community College fair to welcome new students with booths, music, food," 12 Aug. 2019 In 1999, Olia Lialina taught web design in Germany. — Meghan Mcdonough, Quartz, "The early internet is breaking—meet the people saving it," 20 July 2019 Sony’s Spider-Man: Far From Home catches a sizable box office crown in its web over its six-day Fourth of July release. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, "'Spider-Man: Far From Home' swings to massive $185 million Fourth of July weekend," 7 July 2019 Learn how to protect you, your family, your computer and your information when surfing the web or using email. — Houston Chronicle, "Sunday calendar for Katy Rancher," 30 June 2019 Krissy, also known as Master of Mayhem, runs the behind-the-scenes aspects, including web design and planning. — Camila Vallejo, courant.com, "Engineering-minded Farmington family is challenging your kids to ‘Invent the Summer’," 21 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
One idea has been that the information, which is publicly available to web developers and others, will fuel an app that helps people find empty parking spaces. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego Police Department ramps up use of streetlamp video cameras, ACLU raises surveillance concerns," 5 Aug. 2019 Using plywood and lumber, firefighters build supports and webbing to hold up the sides of the trench, and access patients through ladders and safety ropes. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, latimes.com, "Trench collapse kills worker in Encino," 3 July 2019 Whereas bird and insect wings are quite stiff, similar to airplanes, bats have webbed hands with multiple joints, and the webbing is muscular. — Jonathon Keats, Discover Magazine, "The Origins of Flight, From Birds to Bugs to Planes," 21 June 2019 The small spiderlike pests suck the juices from the underside of the tomato foliage to the point that the leaves fade and look dusty, and eventually there will be webs visible. — Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, "How to stop the bugs eating your tomatoes, peaches," 21 June 2019 As expected, Adobe itself got into the game with Adobe XD, specifically tailored to web and mobile designers. — Khe Hy, Quartz at Work, "Five “creator” apps that have captured Silicon Valley’s attention," 19 June 2019 The other main types of sofa suspension are webbing and sinuous-springs. — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, "Everything You Need to Know About 8-Way Hand-Tied Sofas," 5 Jan. 2019 Each of its shows received fresh rounds of attention from the viewing public due to the sheer novelty that Netflix shows — which, at the time, still seemed more akin to web series rather than accomplished television — were actually good. — Bryan Bishop, The Verge, "AT&T plans to expand HBO, but could destroy it in the process," 11 July 2018 Instead, the ball landed in George’s webbing for the game’s final out. — Blair Kerkhoff, kansascity, "Can you imagine a 16-year-old playing in the majors? This Rockhurst grad did, for the KC Athletics," 8 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'web.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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