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Cobwebs

Verb / ˈkɑ:ˌbwebz / Another word for cobwebs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cobwebs are the dusty, tangled webs spiders make.

Synonyms & similar words

cobweb gossamer meshwork network lattice entanglement interlacing snare net trap filaments threads

Example sentences

  1. I found cobwebs in the corner of the room.
  2. The old house was covered in cobwebs.
  3. Spiders use cobwebs to catch their prey.
  4. I had to dust off the cobwebs from the shelves.
  5. The basement was full of cobwebs.

Quotes

  • A cobweb is like a delicate veil; if you lightly touch it, it will tremble and sway. - Robert Jordan
  • The cobwebs hung from the beams like ghostly drapes. - J.K. Rowling
  • Life is but a collection of cobwebs that we must brush away. - Unknown

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