First Known Use: before 12th century
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1weave
verb \ˈwēv\
wove \ˈwōv\ or weavedwo·ven \ˈwō-vən\ or weavedweav·ing
Definition of WEAVE
transitive verb
1
a : to form (cloth) by interlacing strands (as of yarn); specifically : to make (cloth) on a loom by interlacing warp and filling threads b : to interlace (as threads) into cloth c : to make (as a basket) by intertwining
2
: spin 2 —used of spiders and insects
3
: to interlace especially to form a texture, fabric, or design
4
a : to produce by elaborately combining elements : contrive b : to unite in a coherent whole c : to introduce as an appropriate element : work in —usually used with in or into
5
: to direct (as the body) in a winding or zigzag course especially to avoid obstacles
intransitive verb
1
: to work at weaving : make cloth
2
: to move in a devious, winding, or zigzag course especially to avoid obstacles
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Origin of WEAVE
Middle English weven, from Old English wefan; akin to Old High German weban to weave, Greek hyphainein to weave, hyphos web
2weave
noun
: a pattern in a woven cloth : a particular way of weaving cloth
Full Definition of WEAVE
1
: something woven; especially : woven cloth
2
: any of the patterns or methods for interlacing the threads of woven fabrics
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First Known Use of WEAVE
1581
3weave
verb
weavedweav·ing
Definition of WEAVE
intransitive verb
: to move waveringly from side to side : sway
Origin of WEAVE
Middle English weven to move to and fro, wave; akin to Old Norse veifa to be in movement — more at wipe
First Known Use: 1596
WEAVING Defined for Kids
1weave
verb \ˈwēv\
wove \ˈwōv\wo·ven \ˈwō-vən\weav·ing
Definition of WEAVE for Kids
1
: to move back and forth, up and down, or in and out <She weaved through the crowd.>
2
: to form (as cloth) by lacing together strands of material
3
: 1spin 4 <Spiders are very clever at weaving their webs … — E. B. White, Charlotte's Web>
4
: to make by or as if by lacing parts together <He proceeds to weave a tale of adventure.>
— weav·er \ˈwē-vər\ noun
2weave
noun
Definition of WEAVE for Kids
: a method or pattern of lacing together strands of material
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