webbing
webbing Lexical Profile
webbing Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Strong, closely woven fabric made of hemp, cotton, or synthetic fibers, used for straps, belts, upholstery, and climbing gear.
"The backpack features heavy-duty nylon webbing to support heavy loads on long hikes."
A membrane of skin connecting the digits of an animal, especially an aquatic bird, amphibian, or mammal.
"The flexible webbing between the duck's toes helps it paddle efficiently through the water."
A network of fine threads spun by spiders or insect larvae, or an intricate web-like structure.
"The branches of the old apple tree were covered in thick caterpillar webbing."
• Rhymes for webbing
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed from Old English 'webb' (meaning woven fabric or tapestry) combined with the suffix '-ing' to denote a collective material or network.
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