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web
web /ˈwɛb/
noun
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(
)
The flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
(
vane
, web
)
the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
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()
An intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
(
web
, entanglement
)
an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
The deer was caught in an entanglement of thorny bushes and required help to be freed.
The deer was caught in an entanglement of thorny bushes and required help to be freed.
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()
An intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
(
web
)
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
The trees cast a delicate web of shadows over the lawn
the trees cast a delicate web of shadows over the lawn
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Membrane connecting the toes of some aquatic birds and mammals
(
web
)
membrane connecting the toes of some aquatic birds and mammals
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A fabric (especially a fabric in the process of being woven)
(
web
)
a fabric (especially a fabric in the process of being woven)
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Computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol
(
web
, World Wide Web
, WWW
)
computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol
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An interconnected system of things or people
(
web
, network
)
an interconnected system of things or people
He owned a network of shops
he owned a network of shops
Retirement meant dropping out of a whole network of people who had been part of my life
retirement meant dropping out of a whole network of people who had been part of my life
Tangled in a web of cloth
tangled in a web of cloth
verb
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Construct or form a web, as if by weaving
(
net
, web
)
construct or form a web, as if by weaving