proper nounπShareThe World Wide Web."Some of that content is now only available on the Web."internetcomputingtechnologycommunicationmediainfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe silken structure which a spider builds using silk secreted from the spinnerets at the caudal tip of its abdomen; a spiderweb."The sunlight glistened in the dew on the web."animalinsectstructurebiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Any interconnected set of persons, places, or things, which when diagrammed resembles a spider's web."The social web at school is quite intricate; many students are connected through different clubs and friendships. "systemorganizationstructureinternetcommunicationmediatechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sometimes capitalized) Specifically, the World Wide Web."Let me search the web for that."internetcomputingtechnologymediacommunicationinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of a baseball mitt between the forefinger and thumb, the webbing."He caught the ball in the web."sportpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA latticed or woven structure."The bird built its nest in the intricate web of vines. "structurematerialnaturetechnologyinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually with "spin", "weave", or similar verbs) A tall tale with more complexity than a myth or legend."The teacher spun a web of stories about the ancient civilizations, much more intricate than the simple myths the students had heard before. "storyliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA plot or scheme."The teacher suspected a web of lies about the missing homework assignment. "planorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe interconnection between flanges in structural members, increasing the effective lever arm and so the load capacity of the member."The web in the bridge's support beam increased its strength and load-bearing capacity. "architecturestructurebuildingtechnicalmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe thinner vertical section of a railway rail between the top (head) and bottom (foot) of the rail."The engineer carefully inspected the web of the railway rail to ensure it wasn't damaged. "technicalpartmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fold of tissue connecting the toes of certain birds, or of other animals."The ostrich's webbed feet help it swim easily in shallow water. "animalbiologyanatomypartorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe series of barbs implanted on each side of the shaft of a feather, whether stiff and united together by barbules, as in ordinary feathers, or soft and separate, as in downy feathers."The bird's wing feathers had intricate webs, holding the soft downy feathers in place. "biologybirdanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA continuous strip of material carried by rollers during processing."The textile factory used a strong web of fabric to create the new curtains. "materialindustrytechnicalmachineprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(lithography) A long sheet of paper which is fed from a roll into a printing press, as opposed to individual sheets of paper."The printing press used a continuous web of paper to print the school's annual report. "technologymachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA band of webbing used to regulate the extension of the hood of a carriage."The carriage driver adjusted the web to keep the hood from flapping in the wind. "vehiclemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thin metal sheet, plate, or strip, as of lead."The roofer used a thin web of lead to seal the gaps in the old chimney. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA major broadcasting network."The local news is broadcast on the ABC web. "mediacommunicationinternettechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo construct or form a web."The spider diligently webbed its corner of the room. "animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover with a web or network."The spider webbed the entire corner of the room. "internetcomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ensnare or entangle."The spider webbed the fly, trapping it in its sticky strands. "natureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide with a web."The spider webbed its silken threads across the empty classroom. "technologyinternetcomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo weave."The craftswoman carefully webbed the colorful threads together to create a beautiful tapestry. "natureanimalinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading