Definition:
A “spiderweb” (or “cobweb”) are networks of thin threads of silk spun by spiders to capture prey.
Etymology:
The word “spiderweb” comes from the Old English “spider” and “web,” where “web” means a woven fabric or a network. The term “cobweb” derives from the Middle English “coppe,” meaning spider.
Description:
Spiderwebs serve various purposes, such as trapping prey, creating shelters, and sometimes as a means of communication or mating displays.
The design can vary depending on the species of spider, but common types include orb webs, funnel webs, sheet webs, and tangle webs.
Articles:
Web of Language
Description: Religion works like a network in the brain. At the center of the web is the concept of God’s existence. In every cross of the web around the word…
Symbolism:
A spiderweb can symbolize hierarchy due to its structure, where there is a central point or unit (the spider) that has control or authority over the various threads radiating from it. A spiderweb can clearly illustrate a connection between all elements in the hierarchy.
The spiderweb carries a symbolic association with imprisonment, as it is used by the spider to catch insects and even small birds, if the spider is large enough and the spiderweb is strong enough.
In modern Western culture, spiderwebs are commonly used as decorations during Halloween to create a spooky and eerie atmosphere.
Religion:
In the Bible, in the Book of Job chapter 8, Bildad the Shuhite compares the trust of the unfaithful to a spider’s web, which he believes is so weak that it can easily be torn apart.