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web design
nounMedium-High
/ˌwɛb dɪˈzaɪn/The process of planning, conceptualizing, and arranging the visual layout and content intended for the World Wide Web, focusing on aesthetics, user experience, and visual communication.
web designer
nounB1 (Intermediate)
/ˈweb dɪˌzaɪ.nər/A person whose job is to plan and create the visual layout, structure, and user interface of websites.
web developer
nounHigh
/ˌweb dɪˈvel.ə.pər/A person who creates and maintains websites and web applications.
web directory
nounC1
/ˌweb dɪˈrek.tər.i/A hierarchically organized list of websites, categorized by subject.
web farm
nounC1
/ˈwɛb ˌfɑːm/A collection of servers that work together to host websites and web applications, distributing the load to ensure reliability and performance.
web foot
nounC2
/ˈwɛb fʊt/A foot with webbed toes, adapted for swimming, as found in aquatic birds or amphibians.
web frame
nounC1/C2 (Specialist Technical)
/ˈweb freɪm/A section of a webpage that functions as an independent document or browsing context within the main page.
web hosting
nounB2
/ˈweb ˌhəʊstɪŋ/The service of providing storage space and access for websites on internet servers.
web member
nounC2
/ˈwɛb ˌmɛmbə/A structural component (typically a vertical or diagonal bar) within a truss or frame that connects and strengthens the upper and lower chords or flanges, designed to resist shear forces.
web page
nounB1
/ˈweb peɪdʒ/A single document on the World Wide Web, typically containing text, images, hyperlinks, and other multimedia elements, that can be viewed in a web browser.
web pal
nounLow
/ˌweb ˈpæl/A friend made and primarily interacted with through the internet or online services.
web press
nounC1+ / Specialized
/ˈweb ˌpres/A large, high-speed rotary printing press designed to print on continuous rolls (webs) of paper, primarily used for high-volume production like newspapers, magazines, and catalogs.
web publisher
nounC1
/ˈweb ˌpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/an individual or organization that creates, manages, and makes content available on the World Wide Web.
web scraping
nounB2-C1
/ˈweb ˌskreɪpɪŋ/The automated process of extracting data from websites, typically for aggregation, analysis, or storage.
web server
nounC1
/ˈweb ˌsɜː.vər/A computer system or software that stores website files and delivers them to users' browsers over the internet.
web spinner
nounC2/Rare
/ˈwɛb ˌspɪn.ə/An insect of the order Embioptera, known for spinning silk webs from glands in its front legs for shelter.
webapp
nounHigh (in tech/IT contexts), Low (in general conversation)
/ˈwɛbˌæp/A software application that runs primarily in a web browser, accessed via the internet or a network.
webb
nounLow (As a common noun spelling, rare compared to 'web'. Higher frequency as a proper noun/surname.)
/wɛb/An alternative spelling of 'web', typically referring to a woven structure or, by extension, the World Wide Web.
webbie
nounVery Low
/ˈwɛbi/A novice or hobbyist user of the World Wide Web; a web enthusiast.
webbing
nounC1
/ˈwɛbɪŋ/A strong, woven material in narrow strips, often used for belts, straps, or supporting structures.

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