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Weave has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric

"The intricate weave of the silk scarf caught the light as she held it up to her face."

2

A type or way of weaving.

"The ancient tapestry was created using a rare over-and-under weave that made it incredibly durable."

Verb
1

interlace by or as if by weaving

"The skilled artisan carefully weaves strands of silver thread into the dark wool to create an intricate pattern."

2

create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton

"tissue textiles"

3

sway from side to side

"The old man began to weave as he walked across the uneven cobblestones, his arms flailing for balance."

4

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"

5

To form something by passing lengths or strands of material over and under one another.

"The deer wove through the dense forest, dodging every fallen log in its path."

6

To move by turning and twisting.

Example Sentences
"tissue textiles" verb
"the river winds through the hills" verb
"the path meanders through the vineyards" verb
"sometimes, the gout wanders through the entire body" verb
Related Terms
Antonyms
unweave
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
design twist create from raw material swing travel
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
check open weave plain weave satin weave twill plait inweave raddle shoot tinsel braid web loom brocade lace snake

Origin

The word "weave" comes from the Middle English and Old English words for the same action. Its roots trace back to ancient Germanic and Indo-European languages where it originally meant to weave or braid.

Rhyming Words
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