web n. & v. --n. 1 a a
woven fabric. b an
amount woven in
one piece. 2 a
complete structure or
connected series (a web of lies). 3 a
cobweb,
gossamer, or a
similar product of a
spinning creature. 4 a a
membrane between the toes of a swimming
animal or
bird. b the
vane of a bird's
feather. 5 a a
large roll of
paper used in a
continuous printing process. b an
endless wire mesh on rollers, on
which this is
made. 6 a
thin flat
part connecting thicker or
more solid parts in
machinery etc. --v. (webbed, webbing) 1 tr. weave a web
on. 2 intr. weave a web. øweb-footed having the toes connected by webs. web
offset offset printing on a web of paper. web-wheel a
wheel having a
plate or web
instead of spokes, or
with rim, spokes,
and centre in one piece as in watch-wheels. web-worm US a
gregarious caterpillar spinning a large web in which to
sleep or to
feed on enclosed
foliage. øøwebbed adj. [OE web, webb f. Gmc]
