web

UK
/wɛb/
US
/wɛb/

Translations

webnoun
webs
pl
UK
/wɛb/
US
/wɛb/
The spider spun a web in the corner of the room.
Паук сплел сеть в углу комнаты.
The morning dew glistened on the web.
Утренняя роса блестела на паутине.
She found the information she needed on the web.
Она нашла нужную информацию в интернете.
Additional translations
webverb
webbed
Past Simple
webbed
Past Participle
webbing
Gerund
UK
/wɛb/
US
/wɛb/
webadjective
Attributive use before nouns referring to the World Wide Web or things related to it (e.g., web browser).

Definitions

webnoun
A network of fine threads constructed by a spider, used to catch its prey.
The spider spun a web in the corner of the window.
A complex system of interconnected elements, especially one perceived as a trap or snare.
She found herself caught in a web of lies.
The World Wide Web, an information system on the Internet that allows documents to be connected to other documents by hypertext links.
He spent hours browsing the web for information on his project.
A membrane between the toes of a swimming bird or other aquatic animal.
The duck's web helps it to swim efficiently.
A roll of paper, fabric, or other material as it is being unwound or processed.
The printing press uses a continuous web of paper.
webverb
To cover, envelop, or weave with or as if with a spider's web or webbing.
The caterpillar webbed the leaves together to form a shelter.
webadjective
Relating to or used on the World Wide Web.
She installed a new web browser to improve her online experience.