webbing

[ web-ing ]

noun

1. a strong, woven material of hemp, cotton, or jute, in bands of various widths, used for belts, carrying straps, harness, etc.
2. such woven bands nailed on furniture under springs or upholstery, for support.
3. Zoology. the membrane forming a web or webs.
4. something resembling this, as the leather thongs or piece connecting the sections for the thumb and forefinger in a baseball glove or mitt.
5. any material or part formed from interlaced threads, thongs, branches, etc., or having a latticelike appearance, as the face of a tennis racket.
6. webbings, Chiefly Eastern New England Older Use. the reins or lines for controlling a horse or team of horses.

webbing

/ ˈwɛbɪŋ /

noun

1. a strong fabric of hemp, cotton, jute, etc, woven in strips and used under springs in upholstery or for straps, etc
2. the skin that unites the digits of a webbed foot
3. anything that forms a web

Word History and Origins

Origin of webbing¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; web, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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.

From Outside Online

It even has a recycled-polyester webbing strap for extra security for advanced maneuvers.

From 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.

From Popular-Science

Unusually sleek yet effective, a single strap of cinchable webbing on the side eliminates gaps around the waist.

From Outside Online

The small, slim buckle lays flat and allows for infinite adjustment of the virtually indestructible nylon webbing.

From Outside Online

Strips of calico and webbing were sewn over the insides of the light tents to strengthen them for sledging in the summer.

From Project Gutenberg

But ripples had begun to appear over the water, spreading, crossing, webbing the whole surface with a net of tiny waves.

From Project Gutenberg

Cut goods are made of round webbing knitted on what is called a circular knitting machine.

From Project Gutenberg

The flexible tube terminates at the knee in a third pulley (g), attached to the leg by a garter of webbing.

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A double-folding, draught-proof hinge is then made as follows: Procure good fine webbing, about 11⁄4 in.

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