weave

verb
UK: /wiːv/
US: /wiːv/

  1. To make cloth by crossing threads over and under each other.

    1. Weave the yarn to make a scarf for the winter months.
    2. She learned how to weave intricate patterns on a traditional loom during her travels.

  2. To create something complex by combining different things.

    1. The author will weave a story about love and loss.
    2. The director tried to weave different stories into one comprehensive film experience.

  3. To move between things, changing direction to avoid obstacles.

    1. The bicycle will weave through traffic carefully.
    2. The car had to weave through the cones during the driving test.

Synonyms

knit system structure braid interlace twist entwine net intertwine texture plait pattern
weave noun

  1. A particular style or pattern of weaving.

    1. The basket has a tight weave.
    2. This old carpet with a complex weave is very durable and beautiful.

  2. The way in which something is made or organized.

    1. It is a complex weave of politics and greed.
    2. The historical context creates a weave of events that shaped the nation.
weave intransitive-verb

  1. To move from side to side, or turn very often.

    1. He saw the car weave along the road.
    2. The drunk driver caused his car to weave dangerously across the lanes before police stopped him.
weave transitive-verb

  1. To make cloth or other material by passing threads under and over each other.

    1. She will weave a beautiful tapestry.
    2. The artist used various colors to weave a vibrant and unique piece of art.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "weave" in English means: To make cloth by crossing threads over and under each other., To create something complex by combining different things., To move between things, changing direction to avoid obstacles..

The phonetic transcription of "weave" is /wiːv/ in British English and /wiːv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "weave": knit, system, structure, braid, interlace, twist, entwine, net, intertwine, texture, plait, pattern.

Example usage of "weave": "Weave the yarn to make a scarf for the winter months.". More examples on the page.