Meaning of 'web'

noun

the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft

Synonyms: vane

noun

membrane connecting the toes of some aquatic birds and mammals

noun

an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim

Synonyms: entanglement

noun

a fabric (especially a fabric in the process of being woven)

noun

computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol

Synonyms: World Wide Web WWW

noun

an interconnected system of things or people

Synonyms: network

noun

an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving

Example: "the trees cast a delicate web of shadows over the lawn"

verb

construct or form a web, as if by weaving

Synonyms: net