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webs

/wɛbz/

Meanings
noun
The silken structure which a spider builds using silk secreted from the spinnerets at the caudal tip of its abdomen; a spiderweb.

Examples :

"The sunlight glistened in the dew on the web."
animal insect biology nature structure

Related Words

Illustration broadcasting

broadcasting verb

/ˈbɹɔːdkæstɪŋ/ /ˈbɹɔdkæstɪŋ/

To transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means.

"The local radio station is broadcasting the school's graduation ceremony live this afternoon. "

Illustration interconnected

interconnected verb

/ˌɪntərkəˈnɛktɪd/ /ˌɪnɾərkəˈnɛktɪd/

To connect to one another.

"The Internet interconnects a set of networks."

Illustration interconnection

interconnection noun

/ˌɪntərkəˈnɛkʃən/ /ˌɪnɾərkəˈnɛkʃən/

A connection (physical or logical) between multiple things

"The interconnection of computers in the library allows students to easily share files and access the internet. "

Illustration spinnerets

spinnerets noun

/ˈspɪnəˌrɛts/ /ˈspɪnəˌrɛtəs/

The organ a spider uses to spin its web.

"The spider used its spinnerets to create a strong, sticky web in the corner of the garage. "

Illustration commercials

commercials noun

/kəˈmɜːrʃəlz/ /kəˈmɜːrʃə଼lz/

An advertisement in a common media format, usually radio or television.

"The television commercials for the new cereal were playing during my lunch break. "

Illustration relationships

relationships noun

/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/ /rɪˈleɪʃʌnʃɪps/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"Building strong relationships with classmates can make learning more enjoyable. "

Illustration efficiently

efficiently adverb

/ɪˈfɪʃəntli/ /ɛˈfɪʃəntli/

In an efficient manner.

"The students worked efficiently on their project, completing it ahead of schedule. "

Illustration unsuspecting

unsuspecting adjective

/ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪŋ/ /ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪn/

Not suspecting; without any suspicion.

"He easily shot the unsuspecting target."

Illustration capitalized

capitalized verb

/ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈkæpɪtlˌaɪzd/

In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.

"In German, all nouns are capitalized."

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration lithography

lithography noun

/lɪˈθɑːɡrəfi/ /laɪˈθɑːɡrəfi/

The process of printing an image by drawing the image with a water-repellent material onto a hard, flat surface (typically metal), then copying the surface by applying water and ink (or the equivalent) to it and pressing another material against it.

"The art student used lithography to create multiple copies of her intricate drawing. "