weaver

noun weav·er \ ˈwē-vər \

|Updated on: 16 Aug 2018

Definition of weaver

1 : one that weaves especially as an occupation

2 : any of numerous Old World passerine birds (family Ploceidae) that resemble finches and typically construct elaborate nests of interlaced vegetation

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Recent Examples of weaver from the Web

Longaberger was founded by Dave Longaberger, the son of basket weavers, in 1973.

— lillian rizzo, WSJ, "Maker of Longaberger Baskets Seeks Bankruptcy Protection," 29 June 2018
Exhibit showcases original work of diverse group of local fiber artists, mostly art quilters and mixed media fiber artists, but also weavers, doll-makers, rug hook artists, fabric dyeing artists, knitters and crocheters in art form.

— luann gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Free and fun things to do this weekend in Cincinnati," 28 June 2018
Longshoremen, shingle weavers, sailors, and electrical workers all struck alongside the mill hands.

— erik lacitis, The Seattle Times, "Huge Aberdeen fire steals thousands of pieces of town history, including a Kurt Cobain exhibit," 16 June 2018
Participants will break bread with Berber families in private homes, see how an artist co-op is empowering female rug-weavers in small villages, visit the lush M’goun Valley and enjoy the singing and dancing of Moroccan women in cultural ceremonies.

— rosemary mcclure, latimes.com, "Women's only tour goes off the beaten path in Morocco, Iran and Jordan," 8 June 2018
In the Industrial Revolution the number of weavers rose as the work became more automated.

— The Economist, "AI, radiology and the future of work," 7 June 2018
Master weaver Delores Churchill of Ketchikan will hire a videographer to film her demonstrating techniques for more than 22 basketry endings.

— Anchorage Daily News, "Rasmuson Foundation announces 2018 award winners; Alvin Amason named ‘distinguished artist’," 11 May 2018
The way James Patterson, weaver of yarns, sat awkwardly and silently as reality proved to be, once again, far weirder than any fiction.

— megan garber, The Atlantic, "Bill Clinton Feels His Own Pain," 4 June 2018
Of course, their resortwear collection includes other clothing items, too; from tops and cover-ups to shorts and accessories, each piece is made in India and provides ethical employment to legacy weavers, printers and their families.

— amber elliott, Houston Chronicle, "I dream of caftans," 23 May 2018

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