an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
"the trees cast a delicate web of shadows over the lawn"
an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
"The spider spun a sticky web to catch unsuspecting flies."
computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol
"After downloading the new software, I was able to access thousands of articles and videos across the web without any issues."
a fabric (especially a fabric in the process of being woven)
"The weaver inspected the fresh web on the loom to ensure every thread was aligned perfectly before continuing her work."
membrane connecting the toes of some aquatic birds and mammals
"The duck waddled into the pond, its webbed feet paddling effortlessly through the water."
The silken structure which a spider builds using silk secreted from the spinnerets at the caudal tip of its abdomen; a spiderweb.
"The morning dew glistened on every strand of the web that stretched across the garden gate."
In plain English: A web is a sticky trap made of silk threads that spiders spin to catch their food.
"The spider wove a delicate web between two tree branches."
Usage: Use this term to refer specifically to the physical, thread-like construction spun by spiders for trapping prey or sheltering eggs. Avoid confusing it with "net," which implies an open mesh pattern without threads radiating from a central point in all directions like a wheel.
To construct or form a web.
"The spider diligently wove an intricate web to trap her unsuspecting prey."
In plain English: To web means to cover something with a network of threads or strands, like a spider trapping its prey.
"The spider webbed the corner of her room with delicate silk threads."
Alternative letter-case form of Web: the World Wide Web.
"I spent all afternoon browsing the web looking for a reliable recipe to make for dinner."
The World Wide Web.
The word "web" comes from the Old English webb, originally meaning a woven fabric. It traveled into modern English to describe both that material and the intricate network spun by spiders or found on the internet.