cobwebs

Meaning

plural of cobweb

cobweb

1. A spiderweb, or the remains of one, especially an asymmetrical one that is woven with an irregular pattern of threads.
2. One of its filaments; gossamer.
3. (figuratively) Something thin and unsubstantial, or flimsy and worthless; valueless remainder.
4. An intricate plot to catch the unwary.
5. (Internet, rare) A web page that either has not been updated for a long time, or that is rarely visited.
6. The European spotted flycatcher, Muscicapa striata.
7. (informal, plural-normally) fuzzy inexact memories.

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Synonyms

dirt

mildew

mould