spiderweb
2 synonyms for spiderweb, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The net of sticky strands that a spider spins to catch its prey.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use spiderweb
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
delicate spiderweb
caught in a spiderweb
spiderweb of cracks
covered in spiderwebs
It is an ordinary word, and the figurative use is common in writing.
Etymology
The word goes back to Middle English, where it was spelt spiþere webb. It is simply spider joined to web.
Full origin of spiderweb →Frequently asked questions
What is a spiderweb?
It is the net of sticky strands that a spider makes to catch prey.
Is it spiderweb or spider web?
Both are used, along with spider's web and spider-web. They all mean the same thing.
Can spiderweb be used as a verb?
Yes, to spiderweb something is to connect or cover it as if with spiderwebs.
