weave
weev
Weave (verb) means to make fabric or a similar structure by crossing threads or strands over and under each other. Example: “She wove a basket from thin strips of willow.”
verb
1
To make fabric or a similar structure by crossing threads or strands over and under each other.
"She wove a basket from thin strips of willow."
"The mill weaves cotton into fine cloth."
2
To move by twisting and turning, especially through obstacles.
"The cyclist weaved through the heavy traffic."
noun
1
A particular style or pattern of weaving, or hair extensions attached to blend with natural hair.
"She got a new weave installed before the wedding."
How to use weave
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo interlace threads into fabric, or more generally to move in a winding, back-and-forth path.
Common mistake
Past tense "wove," past participle "woven" (for cloth); but "weave through traffic" uses "weaved" in the driving sense.
Common pairings
weave through
weave a story
hand-woven
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Word forms
- Plural
- weaves
- Third person singular
- weaves
- Past tense
- wove, weaved, woven
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The mill _____ cotton into fine cloth.
Etymology
From Old English wefan, an ancient Germanic verb meaning "to weave" or "to braid."
Synonyms
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unweave
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Rhymes for weave
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What does “weave” mean?
The word “weave” means to make fabric or a similar structure by crossing threads or strands over and under each other. In plain terms, to interlace threads into fabric, or more generally to move in a winding, back-and-forth path.
How do you pronounce “weave”?
“Weave” is pronounced weev (/wiːv/ in IPA).
How do you use “weave” in a sentence?
Here is “weave” used in a sentence: “The mill weaves cotton into fine cloth.”
What part of speech is “weave”?
Depending on how it is used, “weave” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “weave” come from?
The word “weave” comes from Old English. From Old English wefan, an ancient Germanic verb meaning "to weave" or "to braid.".
Is “weave” a common word?
“Weave” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “weave” have?
“Weave” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make fabric or a similar structure by crossing threads or strands over and under each other.
