Meaning of the word cobweb in English

What does cobweb mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cobweb

US /ˈkɑːb.web/

UK /ˈkɒb.web/

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

Example:

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There were cobwebs in the corners of the old attic.

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She used a broom to sweep away the cobwebs.

Synonym:

spiderweb web

a tangled or confusing mass of something

Example:

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The old legal system was a cobweb of outdated rules.

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His mind was a cobweb of confused thoughts.

Synonym:

tangle mess jumble maze labyrinth

Related Word:

blow the cobwebs away