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webbing clothes moth
nounLow
/ˌwɛbɪŋ ˈkləʊðz ˌmɒθ/A small, common species of moth (Tineola bisselliella) whose larvae feed on and damage natural fabrics, especially wool, fur, and feathers.
webboard
nounC1
/ˈwɛbbɔːd/An online forum or message board where users can post messages and discuss topics.
webcam
nounB1
/ˈwɛbkam/A digital camera connected to a computer or network, used to transmit live video, especially over the internet.
webcast
nounB2
/ˈwɛbkɑːst/A live or pre-recorded video broadcast distributed over the internet.
webcasting
nounC1
/ˈwɛbˌkɑːstɪŋ/The act of broadcasting live or pre-recorded audio or video content over the internet to a distributed audience.
webcomic
nounB2
/ˈwɛbkɒmɪk/A comic strip or comic book originally published on the internet, rather than in print.
weber
nounLow (specialized)
/ˈveɪbə(r)/The standard unit of magnetic flux in the International System of Units (SI).
weber river
nounRare / Local
/ˈveɪbə ˈrɪvə/A proper noun referring to a specific river located in northern Utah, United States, named after explorer John Henry Weber.
weberian apparatus
nounVery Low
/veɪˈbɪə.ri.ən ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs/A chain of small bones in cypriniform fish that connects the swim bladder to the auditory system, enhancing hearing sensitivity.
webern
nounC2 (Very low frequency, highly specialized)
/ˈveɪbən/A surname, most famously referring to the Austrian composer Anton Webern (1883–1945), a key figure in the Second Viennese School and pioneer of serialism and atonality.
webfoot
nounC1
/ˈwɛbfʊt/A foot having the toes connected by a fold of skin; specifically adapted for swimming.
webfoot state
nounVery Low
/ˈweb fʊt steɪt/A humorous or informal nickname for the U.S. state of Oregon.
webi shebeli
nounLow (Specialist/Literary)
/ˌwɛbi ˈʃɛl/A thin, membranous, often fragile covering or structure that encloses something, resembling a spider's web in its delicate, net-like quality.
webinar
nounMedium-High
/ˈwɛbɪnɑː/A seminar conducted over the internet.
webisode
nounC1
/ˈwɛbɪsəʊd/A short episode of a series designed specifically for online distribution via the internet.
webliography
nounLow
/wɛbliˈɒɡrəfi/A list of online resources (websites, digital documents) on a specific topic, compiled for reference.
weblish
nounLow
/ˈwɛblɪʃ/A blend of 'web' and 'English' referring to the form of English that has evolved through internet communication, characterized by specific slang, acronyms, and grammatical shortcuts.
weblog
nounLow
/ˈwɛb.lɒɡ/A personal website or online journal where someone writes regular entries, typically in reverse chronological order.
webmail
nounB2
/ˈwebmeɪl/An email service accessed through a web browser.
webmaster
nounB2
/ˈwebmɑːstə/A person responsible for maintaining and managing a particular website.

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