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cobweb

|cob/web|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈkɑːbˌwɛb/

🇬🇧

/ˈkɒbˌwɛb/

spider's web

Etymology
Etymology Information

'cobweb' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'coppeweb', where 'coppe' meant 'spider'.

Historical Evolution

'coppeweb' transformed into the modern English word 'cobweb'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'spider's web', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a spider's web, especially when old and covered with dust.

The attic was full of cobwebs.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/02/11 09:37