Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spin-a-web

verb
spin-uh-web
Definition
To create a complex network of connections or ideas, often used metaphorically to describe the act of elaborating a story or plan.
Examples
  • He managed to spin-a-web of lies that was hard to untangle.
  • She has a talent for spinning a web of captivating stories that keeps audiences engaged.
Meaning
The phrase ‘spin-a-web’ evokes the imagery of a spider weaving a web, suggesting intricate and interconnected patterns that can ensnare or allure.
Synonyms
  • weave
  • entangle
  • fabricate
  • elaborate