webbing

[ web-ing ]

/ ˈwɛb ɪŋ /

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noun

a strong, woven material of hemp, cotton, or jute, in bands of various widths, used for belts, carrying straps, harness, etc.

such woven bands nailed on furniture under springs or upholstery, for support.

Zoology. the membrane forming a web or webs.

something resembling this, as the leather thongs or piece connecting the sections for the thumb and forefinger in a baseball glove or mitt.

any material or part formed from interlaced threads, thongs, branches, etc., or having a latticelike appearance, as the face of a tennis racket.

webbings, Chiefly Eastern New England Older Use. the reins or lines for controlling a horse or team of horses.

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Origin of webbing

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at web, -ing¹

Words nearby webbing

Webb, web-based, web beacon, webbed, webbie, webbing, webbing clothes moth, WebBoard, Web browser, webby, webcam

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How to use webbing in a sentence

Adjustable mesh shoulder and sternum straps make it a comfortable carry despite its lack of frame, while external water-bottle compartments, compression webbing, and gear-attachment loops keep you organized.
We Found Four Perfect Packs for Every Day|syadron|August 27, 2021|Outside Online
It even has a recycled-polyester webbing strap for extra security for advanced maneuvers.
The Ski-Pole Toilet Plunger You Didn’t Know You Needed|agintzler|July 20, 2021|Outside Online
Normally that means running a tie-down to the front tow hooks and watching the nylon webbing saw away at the front edge of the hood while you drive.
The 2021 Ford Bronco lives up to its massive hype|Rob Verger|June 28, 2021|Popular-Science
Unusually sleek yet effective, a single strap of cinchable webbing on the side eliminates gaps around the waist.
The Best Mountain-Bike Shorts for Women|Kelly Bastone|June 9, 2021|Outside Online

The small, slim buckle lays flat and allows for infinite adjustment of the virtually indestructible nylon webbing.
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Strips of calico and webbing were sewn over the insides of the light tents to strengthen them for sledging in the summer.
The Home of the Blizzard|Douglas Mawson
But ripples had begun to appear over the water, spreading, crossing, webbing the whole surface with a net of tiny waves.
The Jewels of Aptor|Samuel R. Delany
Cut goods are made of round webbing knitted on what is called a circular knitting machine.
Textiles|William H. Dooley
The flexible tube terminates at the knee in a third pulley (g), attached to the leg by a garter of webbing.
Sharps and Flats|John Nevil Maskelyne
A double-folding, draught-proof hinge is then made as follows: Procure good fine webbing, about 11⁄4 in.
Woodwork Joints|William Fairham

British Dictionary definitions for webbing

webbing

/ (ˈwɛbɪŋ) /

noun

a strong fabric of hemp, cotton, jute, etc, woven in strips and used under springs in upholstery or for straps, etc

the skin that unites the digits of a webbed foot

anything that forms a web

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