webbing
ˈwɛbɪŋ
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Definition of webbing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
textilestrong woven fabric used in belts and straps
  • The backpack straps are made of durable webbing..
strap tape
2.
zoologyskin connecting the toes of certain animals
  • The duck's webbing helps it swim efficiently.
3.
militaryTECH.USbelt and harness system for carrying equipmentTECH.US
  • The soldier adjusted his webbing before the mission.
equipment gear

Adjective

1.
structureRarehaving a woven or net-like structureRare
  • The webbing pattern on the fabric is intricate.
mesh netted
2.
functionRareresembling or functioning like a webRare
  • The webbing design allows for better airflow.
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Images of webbing

  • webbing: strong woven fabric used in belts and straps
    strong woven fabric used in belts and straps
  • webbing: skin connecting the toes of certain animals
    skin connecting the toes of certain animals
  • webbing: belt and harness system for carrying equipment
    belt and harness system for carrying equipment

Expressions with webbing

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small moth damaging clothes and fabrics
The webbing clothes moth ruined my favorite sweater.

Origin of webbing

Old English, webb (woven fabric)

Terms with webbing included in their meaning

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balancing activity
narrow strip of webbing stretched between two points for balancing and walking
backpacking
strip of webbing with loops for securing objects
parachuting
webbing strip on a parachute
sports
activity of balancing or walking on a loose webbing line
medical
lacking webbing between toes or fingers
climbing
knot for joining ends of webbing
medical
space between fingers or toes with skin webbing

Examples of webbing in a sentence

  • She examined the webbing on the old military belt.
  • Frogs rely on webbing for their powerful leaps.
  • The penguin's webbing aids in its swift underwater movement.
  • His webbing was packed with essential gear.
  • She checked the webbing for any tears.
  • The webbing design on the chair adds elegance.

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  1. French:sangle, tissé, ...
  2. German:Gurtband, netzartig, ...
  3. Italian:cinghia, a rete, ...
  4. Spanish:correa, entramado, ...
  5. Portuguese:tecido de cinta, reticulado, ...
  6. Chinese:织带, 网状的, ...
  7. Japanese:ウェビング, 網目状の, ...
  8. Arabic:قِمَاط, شَبَكِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:רִצוּעָה אֲרוּגָה, אֲרוּגִי, ...
  10. Russian:ременная лента, сетчатый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стрічка, сітчастий, ...
  12. Hindi:पट्टा, जालीदार, ...
web
wɛb
webbed
web: silken structure built by a spider
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Definition of web - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
naturesilken structure built by a spider
  • The spider spun a web in the corner.
cobweb
2.
technologyinternet or a system of internet sites
  • Millions of people browse the web daily..
cyberspace internet
3.
networkcomplex system of interconnected elements
  • The web of streets in the old city confused tourists..
mesh network
4.
animalsTECH.fold of tissue connecting animal toesTECH.
  • The duck's web helps it swim efficiently.
membrane webbing

Verb

tr.
1.
connectionsconnect different elements in a network
  • The system webs all the computers together..
interconnect link network
2.
trapentangle in sticky threads like spider silk
  • He was webbed in a series of lies.
ensnare entangle trap
3.
createconstruct a web or network
  • The spider webs its intricate design overnight.
interconnect mesh network
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  • web: silken structure built by a spider
    silken structure built by a spider

Expressions with web

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web spun by spiders to catch prey
The spider's web glistened with morning dew.
casual browsing of websites for fun or leisure
I spent the afternoon web surfing for new recipes.
difficult situation with many complex components
The investigation uncovered a tangled web of lies and deceit.
browse the internet for information or entertainment
She likes to surf the web in the evenings.
create a web by interlacing threads
The spider weaves a web to catch insects.
trapped in a complex situation
She felt caught in a web of lies and deceit.

Origin of web

Old English, web (woven fabric)

Examples of web in a sentence

  • The garden was full of webs after the rain.
  • She found the recipe on the web.
  • The web has endless information.
  • The spider's web was intricate and beautiful.
  • The internet is often referred to as the web.
  • The frog's web spread between its toes.

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  1. French:toile, relier, ...
  2. German:Netz, verbinden, ...
  3. Italian:ragnatela, interconnettere, ...
  4. Spanish:telaraña, interconectar, ...
  5. Portuguese:teia, interligar, ...
  6. Chinese:网, 连接, ...
  7. Japanese:巣, 接続する, ...
  8. Arabic:شَبَكَة, شَبَكَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוֹרֵי עַכָּבִישׁ, לְקַשֵּׁר, ...
  10. Russian:паутина, соединять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:павутина, з'єднувати, ...
  12. Hindi:जाला, जोड़ना, ...
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