cobweb
Translation
cobweb, spider's web
Examples
He cleared the cobwebs from the ceiling.
He cleared the cobwebs from the ceiling.
Grammar Patterns
a/the cobweb A spider's web. He found a large cobweb in the attic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spiderweb, gossamer
Etymology
From Middle English 'coppeweb', from 'coppe' (spider) + 'web'. 'Cob' is an archaic word for spider.
Memory Tips
Picture a dusty spider's web in an old house or a forgotten corner.