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cobweb
UK
/ˈkɒb.wɛb/
US
/ˈkɑb.wɛb/
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cobweb
noun
cobwebs
pl
UK
/ˈkɒb.wɛb/
US
/ˈkɑb.wɛb/
паутина
The old house was filled with cobwebs.
Старый дом был полон паутины.
Additional translations
паутина из паутины
Synonyms
web
snare
net
filament
spiderweb
cobweb
verb
cobwebbed
Past Simple
cobwebbed
Past Participle
cobwebbing
Gerund
Used transitively and intransitively: to cover or become covered with cobwebs.
cobweb
adjective
UK
/ˈkɒb.wɛb/
US
/ˈkɑb.wɛb/
Used attributively; normally non-gradable
Definitions
cobweb
noun
A web spun by a spider, typically found in corners or undisturbed areas.
The old attic was filled with cobwebs, indicating it hadn't been cleaned in years.
A state of confusion or entanglement.
Her mind was a cobweb of thoughts, making it hard to focus on the task at hand.
A very fine, delicate fabric or filament resembling or suggestive of a spider's web.
She wrapped herself in a scarf of cobweb lace.
cobweb
verb
To cover or become covered with cobwebs.
The unused room had cobwebbed in the months since their last visit.
cobweb
adjective
Consisting of, covered with, or resembling a cobweb; fine, delicate, or intricate like a spider’s web.
The dancer floated across the stage in a cobweb gown of sheer silk.
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