1. (n.) The network spread by a spider to catch its prey.

2. (n.) A snare of insidious meshes designed to catch the ignorant and unwary.

3. (n.) That which is thin and unsubstantial, or flimsy and worthless; rubbish.

4. (n.) The European spotted flycatcher.

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