webbing n 1: something forming a web (as between the toes of birds) 2: a narrow closely woven tape; used in upholstery or for seat belts 3: a strong fabric woven in strips
Webbing \Web"bing\, n. A woven band of cotton or flax, used for reins, girths, bed bottoms, etc. [1913 Webster]
Web \Web\ (w[e^]b), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Webbed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Webbing}.] To unite or surround with a web, or as if with a web; to envelop; to entangle. [1913 Webster]