Cobweb: meaning, definitions and examples

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cobweb

 

[ ˈkɒb.wɛb ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spider web

A cobweb is a spider's web, especially an old one that is no longer used and covered with dust.

Synonyms

entanglement, spider web, web

Examples of usage

  • The old house was full of cobwebs in every corner.
  • I almost walked into a cobweb while exploring the attic.

Translations

Translations of the word "cobweb" in other languages:

🇵🇹 teia de aranha

🇮🇳 मकड़ी का जाला

🇩🇪 Spinnennetz

🇮🇩 jaring laba-laba

🇺🇦 павутина

🇵🇱 pajęczyna

🇯🇵 クモの巣

🇫🇷 toile d'araignée

🇪🇸 telaraña

🇹🇷 örümcek ağı

🇰🇷 거미줄

🇸🇦 شبكة العنكبوت

🇨🇿 pavučina

🇸🇰 pavučina

🇨🇳 蜘蛛网

🇸🇮 pajčevina

🇮🇸 köngulóarvefur

🇰🇿 өрмекші торы

🇬🇪 ობობის ქსელი

🇦🇿 hörümçək toru

🇲🇽 telaraña

Etymology

The word 'cobweb' originally comes from the Middle English 'coppe web', which means 'spider web'. The term evolved over time to become 'cobweb'. Cobwebs have been associated with old, abandoned places and are often used symbolically in literature and art to represent neglect or the passage of time.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,292, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.