also: クモのいと
spider's thread; spider silk
Refers to the silk thread produced by spiders, used for webs, draglines, etc.
Spider silk is said to be stronger than steel.
The spider's thread, wet with morning dew, was sparkling.
Standard kanji spelling; 蜘蛛 is the kanji for 'spider'.
Katakana spelling for クモ, often used in biological contexts or for emphasis.
Hiragana spelling; common in children's literature or when avoiding kanji.
Compound of 蜘蛛 (kumo, 'spider') + の (possessive particle) + 糸 (ito, 'thread'). The reading くものいと is a straightforward combination.