web

• Nom désignant une structure complexe et interconnectée ou un réseau, comme une toile d'araignée, un système de relations ou le World Wide Web.

A noun referring to a complex, interconnected structure or network, such as a spider's web, a system of relationships, or the World Wide Web.

1. Spider's creationA1formal

   A structure of fine threads spun by a spider, used to catch prey.

   Toile d'araignée

   • A spider was spinning a web in the corner of the window.
   • The morning dew glistened on the spider's web.
   • He walked into a spider web and had to brush it off his face.

   Synonymescobweb

2. Complex networkB2formal

   An intricate network of connections, relationships, or elements.

   réseau complexe

   • The investigation revealed a web of lies and deceit.
   • They were caught in a complex web of international trade agreements.
   • The city's streets form a tangled web of alleys and roads.

   Synonymescomplexentanglementlatticemeshnetworknexusplexussystemtangle

3. Entrapping situationB2formal

   A situation that traps or ensnares someone, often in a complicated or dangerous way.

   Toile (au sens figuré)

   • He found himself caught in a web of debt.
   • The spy was trapped in a web of intrigue.
   • She struggled to escape the web of her own bad decisions.

   Synonymesentanglementlabyrinthmazemeshnetsnaretangletrap

4. Feather partC2formalscientific

   The flattened, weblike part of a feather, consisting of barbs on either side of the shaft.

   Vexillum (partie de la plume)

   • The bird's feather had a damaged web on one side.
   • Ornithologists study the structure of the feather's web.
   • The web of the feather was perfectly intact.

   Synonymesvane

5. B1formal

   An interconnected system of people, things, or ideas.

   Réseau interconnecté

   • The internet is a vast web of interconnected computers.
   • They built a web of contacts across the industry.
   • The organization is part of a global web of charities.

   Synonymescomplexlatticemeshnetworknexustangle

6. World Wide WebA2informalIT

   A system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the internet.

   Toile (World Wide Web)

   • I found the information on the web.
   • She spends hours browsing the web for news.
   • The web has revolutionized how we communicate.

   Synonymescyberspaceinformation superhighwayinternetnet

7. Woven fabricC1formal

   A fabric, especially one that is in the process of being woven.

   tissu en cours de tissage

   • The weaver inspected the web of cloth on the loom.
   • The web of silk was delicate and fine.
   • The artisan carefully adjusted the tension of the web.

   Synonymesclothfabrictextileweave

8. Animal membraneC1formalscientific

   The membrane connecting the toes of some aquatic birds and mammals, used for swimming.

   Membrane interdigitale

   • Ducks have a web between their toes to help them paddle.
   • The otter's webbed feet are adapted for swimming.
   • The frog's hind feet have a well-developed web.

• Verbe signifiant couvrir ou relier par une toile, ou utiliser le Web pour chercher ou naviguer.

A verb meaning to cover or connect with a web, or to use the World Wide Web to search or browse.

1. Construct or form a webC1formal

   To create or form a web-like structure, as if by weaving.

   Tisser une toile

   • The spider webbed a delicate trap between the branches.
   • The artist webbed the canvas with intricate patterns.
   • The vines webbed across the old stone wall.

   Synonymesspinweave