orb weaving
/ˈɔrb ˌwivɪŋ/
adjective
- Relating to spiders that spin circular, wheel-shaped webs.
- The orb-weaving spider built a beautiful web in the garden.
- Orb-weaving species are known for their intricate, symmetrical webs.
- We studied the behavior of orb-weaving spiders in biology class.
noun
- The act or process of spinning a circular web, as done by certain spiders.
- Orb-weaving requires precise movements and silk production.
- The documentary showed the slow process of orb-weaving.
- Scientists study orb-weaving to understand spider silk properties.