webbing

noun

web·​bing ˈwe-biŋ How to pronounce webbing (audio)
Synonyms of webbingnext
1
: a strong narrow closely woven fabric designed for bearing weight and used especially for straps or upholstery
2
: a piece of leather or section of interwoven leather straps between the thumb and index finger of a baseball glove that forms an extension of the pocket

called also trap

Examples of webbing in a Sentence

I need to replace the webbing on the lawn chair.
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The ferocious biting and pulling had broken the webbing and ripped the holster from my body. — Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026 Look closely at the tops and undersides of the leaves, stems, leaf joints, and even the surface of the soil for insects, eggs, webbing, discoloration, or other signs of pests or disease. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026 Look for indicators like silk webbing, tunnels on fabrics, and small holes in natural fibers. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 This helps the webbing be paired consistently with hardware such as buckles. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for webbing

Word History

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of webbing was in 1761

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webbing

noun
web·​bing
ˈweb-iŋ
: a strong closely woven tape used especially for straps, harness, or upholstery

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