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| web [ web ] |
noun (plural webs) |
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1. spider's construction: a delicate structure of threads woven by a spider or other arachnid to catch prey
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2. membrane between animal toes: a membrane of skin joining the digits of an animal's foot, especially the foot of a bird or amphibian
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3. complex network: a complex structure, network, or design
  a web of interconnecting wires
a web of deceit
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4. woven fabric: a piece of fabric created by weaving
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5. thin metal plate: a thin plate or strip of metal, e.g. the blade of a saw
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6. birds part of bird's feather: the vanes on either side of the shaft of a feather
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7. architecture ribbed surface in vault: a ribbed surface within a vaulted structure
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8. printing printing paper: a roll of paper that is used on a rotary printing press
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9. online
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informal
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Same as World Wide Web
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intransitive verb (past and past participle webbed, present participle web·bing, 3rd person present singular webs) |
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form web: to form or produce a web
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| [ Old English, < Indo-European, "weave"] |
