spider web

• Estrutura de fios de seda pegajosos tecida por aranhas, usada para capturar presas ou como abrigo.

A structure of sticky silk threads spun by a spider, used to catch prey or as a shelter.

1. Silk structureA2formal

   A delicate, intricate structure made of silk threads spun by a spider to catch prey.

   Teia de aranha

   • A spider web glistened with dew in the morning sun.
   • The old barn was full of dusty spider webs.
   • She carefully avoided walking into the spider web.

2. Complex networkB2informal

   A complex, interconnected system or pattern resembling a spider's web.

   Rede complexa

   • The internet is a vast spider web of information.
   • The investigation revealed a spider web of corruption.
   • He got caught in a spider web of lies and deceit.