cobweb
Translation
spider's web
Examples
I need to clear the cobwebs from the ceiling.
I need to clear the cobwebs from the ceiling.
The old book was covered in cobwebs.
The old book was covered in cobwebs.
Grammar Patterns
covered in ((cobwebs)) having a lot of spider's webs on it The old book was covered in cobwebs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spider's web
Etymology
From Old English 'coppe' (spider) + 'web'. 'Coppe' is now obsolete.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'cob' is an old word for spider. So it's a 'cob's web'.