webbing

noun

web·​bing ˈwe-biŋ 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Check not only for insects and their larvae or nymphs, but also for eggs, pupal structures, sticky honeydew, webbing, and tiny dark dots on stems and the backs of leaves. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026

The team carried out the technical rescue operation using ropes, webbing, carabiners, anchoring bolts and descent devices. —Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026

Look for fine webbing and speckled or stippled leaves, which are signs of their presence, says Harvell. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026

Highlining Between Two Moving Balloons A slackline is a flat webbing, usually nylon or polyester, tensioned between two anchors like trees, buildings, or canyon walls. —Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for webbing

• ebbing

Kids Definition

webbing

noun

web·​bing

ˈweb-iŋ

: a strong closely woven tape used especially for straps, harness, or upholstery