noun
spiderweb
SPY-duh-web
Spiderweb (noun) means the net of sticky strands that a spider spins to catch its prey. Example: “Dew covered the spiderweb in the hedge.”
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The net of sticky strands that a spider spins to catch its prey.
"Dew covered the spiderweb in the hedge."
"She brushed a spiderweb off the doorframe."
"A fly was caught in the spiderweb."
How to use spiderweb
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sticky net a spider spins.
When to use it
It is an ordinary word, and the figurative use is common in writing.
Memory tip
You can write it as one word, two words or with a hyphen, but be consistent within a text.
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Common pairings
delicate spiderweb
caught in a spiderweb
spiderweb of cracks
covered in spiderwebs
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Etymology
The word goes back to Middle English, where it was spelt spiþere webb. It is simply spider joined to web.
Synonyms
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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.
What is the meaning of spiderweb?
"spiderweb" (noun) means the net of sticky strands that a spider spins to catch its prey.
