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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Yegor Mostovshikov, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
On Water Expeditions The Hooghly River weaves through the Indian state of West Bengal from the Ganges, its parent river, to the sea, through a landscape lined with mustard fields and mango orchards.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Redway encourages clients to go for styles like closure or flip-over weaves with little to no leave-out.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The museum also held workshops on weaving motankas (traditional Ukrainian rag dolls) and a blacksmithing festival.
—Yegor Mostovshikov, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
On Water Expeditions The Hooghly River weaves through the Indian state of West Bengal from the Ganges, its parent river, to the sea, through a landscape lined with mustard fields and mango orchards.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Try the TikTok-viral brand’s Dreamweave Waffle Robe next, which takes advantage of a proprietary weave and a 100-percent Turkish cotton composition while doling out cloudlike softness, incredible lightness, and an absorbency that just might make toweling off after a shower optional.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Redway encourages clients to go for styles like closure or flip-over weaves with little to no leave-out.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weave. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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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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