weave (w v)v. wove (w v), wo·ven (w v n), weav·ing, weaves v.tr.1. a. To make (cloth) by interlacing the threads of the weft and the warp on a loom. b. To interlace (threads, for example) into cloth. 2. To construct by interlacing or interweaving strips or strands of material: weave a basket. 3. a. To interweave or combine (elements) into a complex whole: wove the incidents into a story. b. To contrive (something complex or elaborate) in this way: weave a tale. 4. To introduce (another element) into a complex whole; work in: wove folk tunes into the symphony. 5. To spin (a web, for example). 6. past tense weaved To make (a path or way) by winding in and out or from side to side: weaved our way through the heavy traffic. v.intr.1. a. To engage in weaving; make cloth. b. To work at a loom. 2. past tense weaved To move in and out or sway from side to side. n. The pattern, method of weaving, or construction of a fabric: a twill weave; a loose weave.
[Middle English weven, from Old English wefan; see webh- in Indo-European roots.] |
weave Verb [weaving, wove] or weaved, woven or weaved 1. to form (a fabric) by interlacing yarn on a loom 2. to make (a garment or a blanket) by this process 3. to construct (a basket or fence) by interlacing cane or twigs 4. to compose (a story or plan) by combining separate elements into a whole 5. to move from side to side while going forward: to weave in and out of lanes 6. get weaving Informal to hurry Noun the structure or pattern of a woven fabric: the rough weave of the cloth [Old English wefan] weaver n weaving n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | weave - pattern of weaving or structure of a fabriccheck - a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard); "she wore a skirt with checks" open weave - a weave in which warp threads never come together, leaving interstices in the fabric plain weave, taffeta weave - a basic style of weave in which the weft and warp threads intertwine alternately to produce a checkerboard effect satin weave - a weave in which the filling and warp threads intersect in such a way as to give a smooth compact surface with no distinguishable twill line twill, twill weave - a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs warp - yarn arranged lengthways on a loom and crossed by the woof | | Verb | 1. | weave - interlace by or as if by weavingplait - weave into plaits; "plait hair" inweave - weave together into a fabric or design shoot - variegate by interweaving weft threads of different colors; "shoot cloth" tinsel - interweave with tinsel; "tinseled velvet" pleach, braid - form or weave into a braid or braids; "braid hair" unweave - undo strands that have been woven together | | 2. | weave - create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton; "tissue textiles"web, net - construct or form a web, as if by weaving loom - weave on a loom; "materials loomed in Egypt" brocade - weave a design into (textiles) lace - do lacework; "The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral" braid, plait, lace - make by braiding or interlacing; "lace a tablecloth" twill - weave diagonal lines into (textiles) | | 3. | weave - sway to and frosway, swing - move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner; "He swung back" | | 4. | weave - to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course; "the river winds through the hills"; "the path meanders through the vineyards"; "sometimes, the gout wanders through the entire body"go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically; "How fast does your new car go?"; "We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus"; "The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect"; "The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell"; "news travelled fast" snake - move along a winding path; "The army snaked through the jungle" wander - go via an indirect route or at no set pace; "After dinner, we wandered into town" |
weave verb 1. knit, twist, intertwine, plait, unite, introduce, blend, incorporate, merge, mat, fuse, braid, entwine, intermingle, interlace verb 3. create, tell, recount, narrate, make, build, relate, make up, spin, construct, invent, put together, unfold, contrive, fabricate
Translations weave [ pt wove, pp woven] [wiːv, wəuv, ˈwəuvn] vt [+ cloth] → tejer; vi ( fig) [ pt, pp weaved] (= move in and out); zigzaguear
weave [ wove , pt , woven , pp ] [wiːv, wəuv, ˈwəuvn] vt [+ cloth] → tisser [+ basket]; tresservi ( fig) [ weaved , pt, pp ] (= move in and out); se faufiler
weave [wiːv] [ wove , pt , woven , pp ] vt [+ cloth] → weben [+ basket]; flechten
weave [ pt wove, pp woven] [wiːv, wəuv, ˈwəuvn] vt [+ cloth] → tessere [+ basket]; intrecciarevi (fig) [pt weaved, pp ] (= move in and out); zigzagare
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