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weave

15 ENTRIES FOUND:

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

Origin of WEAVE

Middle English weven, from Old English wefan; akin to Old High German weban to weave, Greek hyphainein to weave, hyphos web
First Known Use: before 12th century

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