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 (threads) into cloth
c
: to make (something, such as a basket) by intertwining
2
: spin sense 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 (something, such as the body) in a winding or zigzag course especially to avoid obstacles
1
: to work at weaving : make cloth
2
: to move in a devious, winding, or zigzag course especially to avoid obstacles
1
: something woven
especially
: woven cloth
2
: any of the patterns or methods for interlacing the threads of woven fabrics
3
: a hair extension (see extension sense 7d)
specifically
: a length of natural or synthetic hair that is sewn into one's natural hair after it has been braided into cornrows
Examples of weave in a Sentence
Verb (1)
as they have for the past two centuries, crafters continue to weave osiers into the distinctive baskets that are the island's trademark
a political commentator who slyly weaves lies into the truth
a van weaving through traffic with reckless speed
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Indoors, black-and-white floors, columns and chandeliers set a theatrical tone for a dinner menu that travels beyond Italy, weaving in flavours from North Africa and the Middle East.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
Engineers shape the weave so the fibers run precisely along the direction of maximum stress, giving the blade exceptional strength relative to its weight.
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Verb
Paras Griffin Authorities say the driver continued to drive aggressively, weaving through traffic and speeding through DeKalb County streets before the trooper lost sight of the vehicle and called 911.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Indoors, black-and-white floors, columns and chandeliers set a theatrical tone for a dinner menu that travels beyond Italy, weaving in flavours from North Africa and the Middle East.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
From the looks of it, there’s considerable texture thanks to its many intricate weaves.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
Engineers shape the weave so the fibers run precisely along the direction of maximum stress, giving the blade exceptional strength relative to its weight.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weave. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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weave
1 of 2 verb1
a
: to form by lacing together strands of material
especially
: to make on a loom by lacing together threads going lengthwise with threads going crosswise
weave cloth
b
: to form into a fabric
weave wool into tweeds
2
: spin entry 1 sense 2b
a caterpillar weaves a cocoon
3
a
: to make by or as if by lacing together parts
wove an exciting adventure tale
b
: to insert as a part : work in
weave a moral into a tale
4
: to move back and forth or from side to side
weaving his way through a crowd of holiday shoppers
weave
2 of 2 noun
: a pattern or method of weaving
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