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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.
• 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