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Spider Webs

Definition:

A spider web refers to a complex structure created by spiders using their silk, typically composed of intricate patterns of threads.

Senses:

1. Noun - General: A web created by spiders for various purposes such as trapping prey, protecting their eggs, or creating a shelter.
2. Noun - Metaphorical: A metaphorical reference to something intricate, delicate, or entangled.

General Usage:

In nature, spider webs are fascinating structures built by arachnids to catch unsuspecting insects. They come in various shapes and sizes.

Metaphorical Usage:

Just like the intricate spider webs, the plot of the novel was beautifully woven, interconnecting the lives of its characters.

Sample Sentences:

1. The dew glistened on the spider webs as the morning sun rose.
2. "Be careful not to walk into the spider web hanging from that tree," he warned.
3. The old abandoned house was covered in layers of spider webs.
4. Her mind was a tangled web of thoughts and emotions.
5. The detective skillfully unraveled the spider web of clues to solve the mysterious crime.

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