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webbing

 

[ ˈwɛbɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

outdoor activities

A strong fabric woven as a flat strip or tube of varying width and fibres often used in place of rope.

Synonyms

band, ribbon, strap

Examples of usage

  • His backpack was secured with nylon webbing.
  • The climbers used webbing to create anchors.
  • The hammock was made of durable webbing material.

Translations

Translations of the word "webbing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tecido de rede

🇮🇳 वेबिंग

🇩🇪 Gurtband

🇮🇩 jaring

🇺🇦 стрічка

🇵🇱 taśma

🇯🇵 ウェビング

🇫🇷 sangle

🇪🇸 cinta

🇹🇷 kayış

🇰🇷 웹빙

🇸🇦 نسيج شبكي

🇨🇿 popruh

🇸🇰 popruh

🇨🇳 织带

🇸🇮 trak

🇮🇸 vöndull

🇰🇿 торлама

🇬🇪 ქსოვილი

🇦🇿 kəmər

🇲🇽 cinta

Etymology

The word 'webbing' originated from the Middle English word 'web', which meant 'woven fabric'. Over time, the term evolved to specifically refer to the strong fabric strips used in various applications, such as outdoor activities and industrial settings. The use of webbing has become widespread due to its durability and versatility in replacing traditional ropes in many situations.

See also: web, webcam, webpage, webpages.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,507, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.