web·bing /'webɪŋ/ n [U] strong woven material in narrow bands, used for supporting springs in seats, for belts etc
'web ,browser n a computer program that finds information on the Internet and shows it on your computer screen
web·cam /'webkəm/ n a video camera that broadcasts what it is filming on a website
web·cast¹ /'webkɑːst‖-kæst/ n an event such as a musical performance which you can listen to or watch on the Internet
webcast² v past tense and past participle webcast [I;T] to broadcast an event on the Internet, at the time the event happens: Various local news sites plan to webcast each of the mayoral debates.
'web de, signer n someone who designs websites, especially websites for businesses or organizations
,web-'footed also ,web-'toed adj (of an animal) having
webbed feet: Ducks are web-footed.
web·head /'webhed/ n infmi someone who uses the Internet a lot, especially in a skilful way
,web 'offset n [U] a method of printing using one continuous roll of paper
web·page, web page /'webperɪdʒ/ n all the information that you can see in one part of a website
web·site /'websait/ n a place on the Internet where you can find information about a company, organization, or person: Visit our website to check out the latest deals on inexpensive flights → see also URL
Webster, Daniel /'webster/ (1782-1852) a US politician who was Secretary of State from 1841 to 1843 and from 1850 to 1852. He was also an important lawyer in the SUPREME COURT and was especially famous for his skill at public speaking. He strongly believed that the FEDERAL (=national) government was more important than the individual governments in each US state.
Webster, Noah (1758–1843) a US LEXICOGRAPHER (=someone who writes dictionaries) who produced his famous American Dictionary of the English Language in 1828. His name is used for a series of dictionaries called Webster's dictionaries, which are the best-known English dictionaries produced in the US.
we'd /wid; strong wid/ short for 1 we had: We'd better go now. 2 we would: We'd rather stay.
wed /wed/ v wedded or wed [l;T not in progressive forms] old use or lit (also used in newspapers) to marry → see also with this ring I thee wed (RING)
Wed written c'obrev. for WEDNESDAY
wed·ded /'wedʌd/ adj 1 [A] fml or lit having been legally married: my (lawful) wedded husband/wife 2 [F+to] keen on; unable to give up (especially an idea): He's very much wedded to the idea of free trade.
wed·ding /'wedɪŋ/ n a marriage ceremony, especially with a party or meal after a church service: Have you been invited to their wedding? → see Feature on page A28
'wedding breakfast n, especially BrE a meal after a marriage ceremony, for the families and guests. Although it is called a breakfast, the meal is a LUNCH or dinner.
'wedding cake n [C;U] a cake made for a wedding RECEPTION
CULTURAL NOTE In the UK a traditional wedding cake is a FRUITCAKE covered with white ICING. It is arranged in several levels or TIERS, with the largest tier on the bottom and the smallest tier on the top. The BRIDE and GROOM cut the cake together and give pieces of it to friends at the wedding RECEPTION. Some couples keep the top tier because it is traditional to save it until their first child is CHRISTENED. In the US the cake is also decorated with white icing and is arranged in tiers, but it is not a fruitcake. Instead, it is usually a plain white cake, or some other type of cake. The bride and groom cut the cake together, and then sometimes feed a small piece to each other. The rest of the cake is cut and given to the people at the reception.
'wedding, chapel a building used in the US for wedding ceremonies → see Feature on page A28
'wedding ,dress n a long usually white dress worn at a TRADITIONAL wedding
'Wedding March, the a piece of music that is traditionally played after a marriage ceremony when the BRIDE and GROOM start to walk down the AISLE (=a passage between rows of seats) of the church → compare HERE COMES THE BRIDE 'wedding night n the night following a couple's wedding, which in the past was usually the first night that the couple had slept together and had sex
'wedding present n a gift given to two people who are getting married
'wedding re,ception also reception n a party held after wedding, usually by the married COUPLE or the BRIDE' parents → see Feature on page A28
'wedding ring also 'wedding band old-fash — n a usually gold ring used in the marriage ceremony and worn on the third finger of the left hand to show that one is married — see Feature on page A28
wedge¹ /wedʒ/ n 1 a piece of wood or other hard material with a V-shaped edge, one end being thin and the other quite wide, used especially for making a space (to split a break something, e.g. a piece of wood) or filling a space (to hold two things together): Put a wedge in the door so that will stay open. | (fig.) He felt that the differences in their religions were driving a wedge between them. (=separatin them) 2 something shaped like this: a wedge of chocolate cake → see also thin end of the wedge (THIN) 3 a GOLF CLUB with a metal head and an angled face, used especially following the ball out of a BUNKER
wedge² v [T] ↑ to fix firmly with a wedge: Wedge the door (open/shut). 2 [+obj+adv.prep] to force into a narrow or limited space: The people sitting close to me wedged me in.
wedg·ie /'wedʒi/ n slang, especially AmE when part of your underwear gets stuck between your BUTTOCKs so that you feel uncomfortable: I've got a wedgie.
Wedg·wood /'wedʒwʊd/ trademark a type of fine CHINA, such as plates or bowls, made by the British company Wedgwood which was established in the 18th century. Wedgwood chin is often pale blue or pale green, with white designs or figure on it. The blue colour used in Wedgwood china is sometime called Wedgwood blue.
wed·lock /'wedlɒkl-lɑːk/ n [U] old use ↑ the state of being married 2 out of wedlock of unmarried parents: children born out of wedlock
Wednesday /'wenzdi/ written abbrev. Wed or Weds n [C, U the day between Tuesday and Thursday. In Britain, Wednes day is considered the third day of the week, and in the US is considered the fourth day of the week: She'll arrive on Wednesday. | It happened Wednesday afternoon. | They left lat Wednesday. | on Wednesdays (=each Wednesday) We play tennis on Wednesdays. | a Wednesday (=one of the Wednes days of the year) My birthday's on a Wednesday this year. | the Wednesday BrE (=the Wednesday of the week being mentioned.) They're arriving on the Wednesday, and leaving just after Christmas.
Weds written abbrev. for Wednesday
wee¹ /wiː/ adj [A] 1 ScotE or infml very small: a wee child 2 wee bit infml rather: I'm afraid he's a wee bit drunk. 3 ScotE wee dram a glass of WHISKY 4 ScotE and AmE wee hour SMALL HOURS
wee² also 'wee-wee v [1] infml (used especially by or children) to pass water from the body; URINATE —wee wee-wee n [S] She wants to have/do a wee-wee.
weed $ ^{1} $ /wiːd/ n 1 [C] an unwanted wild plant, especially on