ἱστός

Etymology
Related to, from.

Noun

 * 1)  mast
 * 2) shinbone
 * 3) an (unknown) constellation
 * 4)  beam (of a loom; see usage notes)
 * 5)  loom
 * 6)  web
 * 1)  beam (of a loom; see usage notes)
 * 2)  loom
 * 3)  web
 * 1)  web

Usage notes
Unlike modern looms, the beam of an Ancient Greek loom stood upright.