weave

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

Rhymes with WEAVE

breve, cleave, eave, eve, Eve, greave, grieve, heave, leave, lief, peeve, reave, reeve, reive, scrieve, sheave, sleeve, steeve, thieve

²weave

noun

Definition of WEAVE

1

: something woven; especially : woven cloth

2

: any of the patterns or methods for interlacing the threads of woven fabrics

First Known Use of WEAVE

1581

Other Textiles Terms

batt, bias, brocade, duck, flock, lawn, toile

³weave

intransitive verb

weavedweav·ing

Definition of WEAVE

: 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