Gossamer

a fine, filmy cobweb, such as may be seen in stubble fields or on low bushes. It is spun by a small spider. In the calm, clear weather of autumn, gossamer films may be seen floating in the air. It is said that, by clinging to its gossamer, the minute spider is carried miles and miles. The term is applied to a variety of fine gauze, much used for veiling, also to any light fabric. It is also applied, inappropriately, however, to thin water-proofing material from which ladies' rain cloaks are made. See Spider