web

Noun
  1. An intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving (synset 109500167)
    "the trees cast a delicate web of shadows over the lawn"
    is a type of: object, physical object - a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
    subtypes:
    • spider web, spider's web - a web spun by spiders to trap insect prey
    • tent - a web that resembles a tent or carpet
    • webbing - something forming a web (as between the toes of birds)
  2. An intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim (synset 104575843)
    is a type of: trap - a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
    subtypes: spider web, spider's web - a web resembling the webs spun by spiders
    same as: entanglement
  3. The flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft (synset 101900632)
    is a type of: blade - a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue)
    has: barb - one of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a feather
    is a part of: feather, plumage, plume - the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
    same as: vane
  4. An interconnected system of things or people (synset 108451269)
    "he owned a network of shops"; "retirement meant dropping out of a whole network of people who had been part of my life"; "tangled in a web of cloth"
    is a type of: scheme, system - a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole
    subtypes:
    • reticulum - any fine network (especially one in the body composed of cells or blood vessels)
    • espionage network - a network of spies
    • old boy network - an exclusive informal network linking members of a social class or profession or organization in order to provide connections and information and favors (especially in business or politics)
    • support system - a network of facilities and people who interact and remain in informal communication for mutual assistance; a network that enables you to live in a certain style
    same as: network
  5. Computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol (synset 104611634)
    is a type of: computer network - (computer science) a network of computers
    same as: world wide web, www
  6. A fabric (especially a fabric in the process of being woven) (synset 104575999)
    is a type of: cloth, fabric, material, textile - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
  7. Membrane connecting the toes of some aquatic birds and mammals (synset 101900969)
    is a type of: membrane, tissue layer - a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
    is a part of: webfoot - a foot having the toes connected by folds of skin
Verb
  1. Construct or form a web, as if by weaving (synset 201676063)
    is a type of: tissue, weave - create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton
    same as: net

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