web
Plural
webs
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a net of thin threads made by a spider to catch insects for food
- After a rainstorm, the spider repaired its damaged web with great precision.
- As I observed the delicate web, I marveled at the spider's skill in crafting such a masterpiece.
- I accidentally walked through a spider's web while hiking in the forest.
- The clever spider, weaved a beautiful web to catch her next meal.
- The garden became a sanctuary for the spider, where it could construct its web undisturbed.
Synonyms:
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a membrane that connects the toes of certain aquatic birds, such as ducks and coots, enabling them to swim with greater ease
The web is a specialized structure found in the feet of some aquatic birds, including ducks and geese, which helps them swim and maneuver efficiently in water. It refers to the skin membrane that connects the toes of their feet, creating a flat surface that increases the area of contact with the water. The web is composed of skin and connective tissue, and it is supplied with blood vessels and nerves. The webbed feet are also equipped with rough pads on the underside, which provide traction on slippery surfaces, and they can be folded back when the birds are on land. The webbed feet of aquatic birds are a remarkable example of adaptation to the environment, allowing them to thrive in aquatic habitats.
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the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
Synonyms:
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an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
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a fabric (especially a fabric in the process of being woven)
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a complex, interconnected structure or system, often suggesting something intricate or tangled
- The internet is a vast web of information connecting millions of people.
- The spider spun a web that was delicate yet complex in its design.
- The social web of relationships between the characters was hard to unravel.
- The company’s web of suppliers and distributors stretched across several countries.
- The investigation revealed a web of lies and deceit that spanned years.