weave Meaning & Definition
What Does Weave Mean?
As a verb, weave means to form (cloth) by interlacing strands (as of yarn). It is also used to mean to make (cloth) on a loom by interlacing warp and filling threads. As a noun, it means something woven.
Word Facts for Weave
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈwēv/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | thread, wind and interweave |
| Antonyms | unweave, disentangle and uncoil |
| Plural | weaves |
| Verb forms | weaves, weaving, wove, woven |
Weave Definition (Verb)
- to form (cloth) by interlacing strands (as of yarn)
- to make (cloth) on a loom by interlacing warp and filling threads
- to interlace (threads) into cloth
- to make (something, such as a basket) by intertwining
- spin
- to interlace especially to form a texture, fabric, or design
- to produce by elaborately combining elements : contrive
- to unite in a coherent whole
- to introduce as an appropriate element : work in
- to direct (something, such as the body) in a winding or zigzag course especially to avoid obstacles
- to work at weaving : make cloth
- to move in a devious, winding, or zigzag course especially to avoid obstacles
Weave as a Noun
- something woven
- woven cloth
- any of the patterns or methods for interlacing the threads of woven fabrics
- a hair extension see extension
- a length of natural or synthetic hair that is sewn into one's natural hair after it has been braided into cornrows
Verb
- to move waveringly from side to side : sway
Synonyms of Weave
Antonyms of Weave
Weave in a Sentence
This loom weaves yarn into cloth.
Spiders weave beautiful but deadly webs.
to weave the plot of a story
That rug has a very tight weave.
The drunk weaved into another bar.
The ambulance weaved its way through the heavy traffic.
This loom weaves yarn into sweaters.
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
Word Forms & Grammar
wove
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weav·ing
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weave (third-person singular simple present weaves, present participle weaving, simple past wove or weaved, past participle woven or weaved or (now colloquial and nonstandard) wove)
weave (plural weaves)
weave (third-person singular simple present weaves, present participle weaving, simple past and past participle weaved)
Words That Rhyme With Weave
Origin of Weave
Origin 1: Middle English weven, from Old English wefan; akin to Old High German weban to weave, Greek hyphainein to weave, hyphos web
Origin 2: Middle English weven to move to and fro, wave; akin to Old Norse veifa to be in movement wipe
Origin 3: From Middle English weven (“to weave”), from Old English wefan (“to weave”), from Proto-West Germanic *weban, from Proto-Germanic *webaną, from Proto-Indo-European *webʰ- (“to weave, braid”).
Origin 4: From Middle English weven (“to wander”); probably from Old Norse veifa (“move around, wave”), related to Latin vibrare.
First Known Use
before 12th centuryt
1581
1596
How Do You Say Weave?
The standard pronunciation of weave is /ˈwēv/, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Weave
Is weave a verb or a noun?
Weave is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for weave?
Words with a similar meaning to weave include thread, wind and interweave. See the full list of weave synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of weave?
The opposite of weave can be expressed with words like unweave, disentangle, uncoil and untangle.
What is the plural of weave?
The plural of weave is weaves.
What is the past tense of weave?
The past tense of weave is wove and the past participle is woven. The present participle is weaving.