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spiderweb Synonyms

Another word for spiderweb

Choosing another word for spiderweb depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A silken network of fine threads spun by a spider to catch prey or serve as a shelter.

Usage Example

"Drops of morning dew glistened on the intricate cobweb stretched between the garden fence posts."

Strongest
cobweb
web
Strong
gossamer

• noun (Context 2)

An intricate, interconnected, or confusing network of paths, lines, or relationships resembling the structure spun by a spider.

Usage Example

"The old city center consists of a dense network of narrow cobblestone alleys and canals."

Strong
network
labyrinth
maze
tangle
mesh

• verb (Context 3)

To crack, spread, or branch out in a radiating pattern of fine lines resembling a spider's web.

Usage Example

"When the pebble struck the windshield, tiny fractures began to branch across the glass."

Strong
branch
radiate
Weak
criss-cross

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spiderweb. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spiderweb
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