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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | 1) A loosely woven, | + | 1) A loosely woven, or matted, lattice-like fabric that resembles a spider web. See also [[webbing|webbing]]. |
2) A delicate mat of filaments created by a spider or insect larvae. | 2) A delicate mat of filaments created by a spider or insect larvae. | ||
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webbed; red (Esp.) | webbed; red (Esp.) | ||
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* ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | * ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | ||
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* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
| − | * | + | * ArtLex Art Dictionary at www.artlex.com |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:19, 26 June 2022
Description
1) A loosely woven, or matted, lattice-like fabric that resembles a spider web. See also Webbing.
2) A delicate mat of filaments created by a spider or insect larvae.
3) A membrane interconnecting two separate parts, such as toes of a bird or extremities in stone sculptures.
Synonyms and Related Terms
webbed; red (Esp.)
Resources and Citations
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- ArtLex Art Dictionary at www.artlex.com