Cobwebs And Spider Webs

[derekpara]

What's the difference between a cobweb and a spider web ?

And, what is a 'cob' in this context ?

[Zacs-Master]

One and the same.

[Jomlett]

A spider web, spiderweb, spider's web, or cobweb (from the archaic word coppe, meaning "spider"

[Prudie]

They are the same. I've just checked and coppe is a very old obsolete middle english word for spider.

[B00]

Can tell im getting squiffy, had to read Prudie's reply several times as I was convinced she'd typed ' omelette'

[derekpara]

Hi, Boo. How are you, me beauty ?
D x

[B00]

derek my little petit pois, im splendid as always- you? Long time no see, hope you're well xx

[derekpara]

Fit and well, thanks, but past my para jumping days now. Hope you are in the pink !

Dx

[Old_Geezer]

Since a spider spins it, it is fair to call it is spider's web; short for spider's cobweb. Good to hear how the name came about though.

[Clanad]

However, there is more to the differences between 'cobwebs' and spider webs than just the archaic name of one, as referenced in this article:

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/cobwebs-vs-spider-webs.html

[derekpara]

Well done, Clanad, I think we've all learnt something. And thanks to everyone else for your interest and I hope you will excuse the little dalliance between BOO and me !