spider web as a noun: - 1
- 2
spider web
noun
1 spider web
A web resembling the webs spun by spiders.
synonym: spider's web.
2 spider web
A web spun by spiders to trap insect prey.
synonym: spider's web.
Polish: pajęczyna, sieć
spider webs
noun
Roget 670:
preservation;
safe-keeping;
conservation
etc.
(storage)
636;
maintenance,
support,
susteritation†,
conservatism;
vis conservatrix†;
salvation
etc.
(deliverance)
672.
[Means of preservation]
prophylaxis;
preserver,
preservative,
additive;
antibiotics,
antifungals [Med.],
biocide;
hygiastics†,
hygiantics†;
cover,
drugget†;
cordon sanitaire [Fr.];
canning;
ensilage;
tinned goods,
canned goods.
[Superstitious remedies]
snake oil,
spider webs,
cure-all;
laetrile;
charm
etc.
993.
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