cobwebs

noun

Meaning

A spiderweb, or the remains of one, especially an asymmetrical one that is woven with an irregular pattern of threads.
One of its filaments; gossamer
Something thin and unsubstantial, or flimsy and worthless; valueless remainder.
An intricate plot to catch the unwary
A web page that either has not been updated for a long time, or that is rarely visited
The European spotted flycatcher, Muscicapa striata.

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Related words

gossamer(English)rust(English)dust(English)detritus(English)rusty(English)vestiges(English)gremlins(English)broom(English)lichen(English)webs(English)spiders(English)nest(English)

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