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web
noun
1 web
An intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving.
Roget 329:
structure
(form)
240,
organization,
anatomy,
frame,
mold,
fabric,
construction;
framework,
carcass,
architecture;
stratification,
cleavage.
substance,
stuff,
compages†,
parenchyma [Biol.];
constitution,
staple,
organism.
[Science of structures]
organography†,
osteology,
myology,
splanchnology†,
neurology,
angiography†,
adeology†;
angiography†,
adenography†.
texture,
surface texture;
intertexture†,
contexture†;
tissue,
grain,
web,
surface;
warp and woof,
warp and weft;
tooth,
nap
etc.
(roughness)
256;
flatness
(smoothness)
255;
fineness of grain;
coarseness of grain,
dry goods.
silk,
satin;
muslin,
burlap.
[Science of textures]
histology.
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2 web
An intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim.
synonym: entanglement.
Dutch: verstrikking
Polish: zasieki
3 web
The flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft.
synonym: vane.
4 web
An interconnected system of things or people:
— Tangled in a web of cloth.
synonym: network.
Roget 219:
crossing
etc.
v.;
intersection,
interdigitation;
decussation†,
transversion†;
convolution
etc.
248;
level crossing.
reticulation,
network;
inosculation†,
anastomosis,
intertexture†,
mortise.
net,
plexus,
web,
mesh,
twill,
skein,
sleeve,
felt,
lace;
wicker;
mat,
matting;
plait,
trellis,
wattle,
lattice,
grating,
grille,
gridiron,
tracery,
fretwork,
filigree,
reticle;
tissue,
netting,
mokes†;
rivulation†.
cross,
chain,
wreath,
braid,
cat's cradle,
knot;
entangle
etc.
(disorder)
59.
[woven fabrics]
cloth,
linen,
muslin,
cambric
etc.
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Dutch: net, netwerk, raderwerk, web
5 web
Computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol.
synonyms: World Wide Web, WWW.
Dutch: wereldwijde web
6 web
A fabric (especially a fabric in the process of being woven).
7 web
Membrane connecting the toes of some aquatic birds and mammals.
Dutch: net
verb
1 web
Construct or form a web, as if by weaving.
synonym: net.
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