weave synonyms

weave

n.

pattern, design, method of weaving, knitting, crocheting, darning, texture, interlace, warp and woof.

Types of weaves include: plain, fancy, loose, basket, satin, silk, gauze, twill, twining, herringbone, tapestry, Jacquard, crepe, velvet.

weave

v.

  1. To construct by interlacing

    knit, sew, interlace, spin, twine, intertwine, crisscross, interlink, wreathe, mesh, net, knot, twill, fold, interfold, ply, reticulate, loop, splice, braid, plait, twist.

  2. To move in and out

    sidle through, make one's way, twist and turn, snake, zigzag, beat one's way, insinuate oneself through, wedge through; see also curl 1.

  3. To contrive

    compose, fabricate, form, make, create, body forth, manufacture, spin out, turn out, construct, piece together.

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