araneiform

/ˌærəˈnaɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling a spider’s web; cobweb-like.

“The araneiform patterns on the moon’s surface resemble a spider’s web.”

2. noun

A pattern resembling a spider’s web, especially one formed by the flow of liquid or gas.

“The araneiform formations in the rocky canyon were breathtaking.”

Synonyms

  • cobweb-like
  • reticulate
  • spider-like

Antonyms

  • smooth
  • uniform