Cobweb is a nounA word for a person, place, thing, or idea. with a few closelyIn a way that is very near or strongly connected. related meanings, all tied to the look or feel of a spider’s web. It can refer to the fine threads of a web, a particular kind of spider web, or something delicateEasily damaged, broken, or harmed; not strong or rough. and web-like in appearance.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈkɑbˌwɛb/
Easy pronunciation: COB-web (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the first syllable, with a secondary stress on the second syllable.
Meaning the fine threads of a spider’s web.
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Cobweb Meaning
the thin, silky strands of a spider web
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The fine threads of a spider’s web.
Example: A cobweb hung in the corner of the old cellar.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- gossamer — A close synonym for the delicate web-like threads.
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Other Meanings of Cobweb
Meaning 2
a thick, complicated spider web
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A dense, elaborate spider web.
Example: Cobwebs covered the rafters of the abandoned house.
Meaning 3
a thin, sheer fabric that looks web-like
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A very delicate or transparent fabric that looks like a spider web.
Example: She wore a cobweb shawl over her dress.
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Cobweb Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- gossamer
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use cobweb to mean any spider web, but the word can also refer more specifically to the fine strands themselves or to a web-like fabric.
- Cobweb is not a synonym for spider in general.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does cobweb mean?
Cobweb usually means the fine, threadlike strands of a spider web. It can also mean a dense spider web or something delicate and web-like in appearance.
What is a synonym for cobweb?
Gossamer is the main synonym given in the source data, and it best fits the sense of fine, delicate web-like threads.
Is cobweb the same as spider web?
Not exactly. Cobweb can refer to a spider web, but it often suggests the fine strands or an older, dusty-looking web.
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