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Definition of cobweb

cobweb

/ˈkɑːbˌwɛb/
cob · web
Plural:cobwebs
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Adjective:cobwebby
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Past Simple:cobwebbed
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Past Participle:cobwebbed
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Present Participle:cobwebbing
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cobweb Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A spider's web, especially when old, abandoned, or covered with dust.

Example

"The neglected attic was draped with dusty cobwebs in every corner."

2

Something flimsy, intricate, or obscuring, such as a state of mental confusion or sluggishness (usually in the plural).

Example

"A brisk morning walk helped clear the cobwebs from his mind before the exam."

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• verb

1

To cover or festoon with, or as if with, spiderwebs.

Example

"Fine cracks cobwebbed the surface of the antique porcelain vase."

• Nearby Words

cobblestoned
cobia
cobra
cobweb
cobwebbed
cobwebbing
cobwebby

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English coppeweb, a compound of coppe (from Old English ātorcoppe, literally "poison-head," meaning spider) and web.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cobweb. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cobweb
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