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weave Definition

weave (wēv)

transitive verb wove, weaved, wo′·ven, wove, weaved, weav′·ing

    1. to make (a fabric), esp. on a loom, by interlacing threads or yarns
    2. to form (threads) into a fabric
    1. to construct in the mind or imagination
    2. to work (details, incidents, etc.) into a story, poem, etc.
    1. to make by interlacing twigs, straw, rush, wicker, etc. to weave baskets
    2. to twist or interlace (straw, wicker, etc.) so as to form something
  4. to twist or interlace (something) into, through, or among to weave flowers into one's hair
  5. to make or spin (a web): said of spiders, etc.
    1. to cause (a vehicle, etc.) to move from side to side or in and out
    2. to make (one's way) by moving in this fashion

Etymology: ME weven < OE wefan, akin to ON vefa, Ger weben < IE *webh- (> Gr hyphē) < base *(a)we-, to plait, weave

intransitive verb

  1. to do weaving; make cloth
  2. to move from side to side or in and out weaving through traffic

noun

a method, manner, or pattern of weaving a cloth of English weave

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 Synonyms

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.

weave Usage Examples

Object

  • tapestry: Man weaves a mythical tapestry of nature's moods.
  • fabric: The pattern was created by applying chemical dyes mixed with rice paste through stencils on to the surface of the woven fabric.
  • cloth: A Viking family would have had a loom on which they would have woven cloth.
  • rug: There's no need for humble tableware or woven hand-made rugs: there's always a manufactured design alternative.
  • basket: Beaver's record for weaving a basket out of colored paper still remains unbroken.
  • yarn: Helpful Knitting Tips By: Gray Rollins Knitting is a way to use needles to weave yarn together to make an object.

Adjective modifier

plain: The ' tied ' warps are dyed, the ties removed and then the warp is woven in plain weave.

Preposition: into

  • fabric: I liked how he was woven into the fabric of the origin.
  • tapestry: Here he tells the story of the top ten that are woven into the tapestry of his life.
  • cloth: The main color was white, with a tartan pattern of bright colors woven into the cloth.

Modifies a noun

  • microfibre: For this reason, we recommend the use of a heavyweight waffle weave microfibre towel in place of a traditional chamois leather.
  • butt: Lined guides throughout, with burgundy diamond weave butt section.

Noun used with modifier

  • Burgundy: Lined guides throughout, with burgundy diamond weave butt section.
  • waffle: In addition, the ultra soft fibers and waffle weave design significantly reduce the chances of marking any exterior surfaces when drying off.
  • diamond: Lined guides throughout, with burgundy diamond weave butt section.
  • basket: Made from 100 % cotton with a fabulous basket weave print in hot pink and black.

Present participle complement

rove: Cut the woven roving cloth wide enough to extend at least 3 to 4 inches on either side of the rupture.

Preposition: in

weft: Knit as 2ply or 3ply ( approx 600m per cone ) Ideal for weaving in the weft or couch down in embroidery.

Preposition: of

  • cloth: The day will comprise weaving of cloth, pottery making, herbs and remedies and combat displays.
  • linen: He expected the village to provide tradesmen for his Dunnichen Estate and that each family would become involved in the handloom weaving of linen.