weaving
ˈwiːvɪŋ
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Definition of weaving - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
textileprocess of making cloth by interlacing threads
  • Weaving on a loom can produce intricate patterns.
braiding looming textile
2.
fabric patternpattern formed by interlacing threads or fibers
  • The weaving in the tapestry was remarkably detailed.
design pattern
3.
movementRareunsteady back and forth motionRare
  • The weaving of the boat made him feel sick.
oscillation swaying wobbling

Adjective

1.
movementmoving in a winding or zigzag course
  • The weaving path through the forest was hard to follow.
winding zigzagging
2.
textilesRarerelated to the process of making fabricRare
  • The weaving techniques used are traditional.
fabricating looming textile
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Images of weaving

  • weaving: pattern formed by interlacing threads or fibers
    pattern formed by interlacing threads or fibers

Expressions with weaving

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quickly moving to avoid something
The boxer was known for his ducking and weaving.
start an activity with energy and enthusiasm
Let's get weaving on the project right away.
creating something amazing or enchanting
The artist was weaving magic with her brushstrokes.
the craft of making baskets by hand
Basket weaving is a traditional craft in many cultures.
telling false stories to mislead others
She was weaving lies to cover her mistakes.
moving in and out of traffic lanes
The car was weaving through traffic at high speed.

Origin of weaving

Old English, wefan (to weave)

Terms with weaving included in their meaning

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cloth
material produced by weaving or knitting textile fibers
material
fabric made by weaving or knitting fibers
weaving
device used for weaving threads into textile
weaving
weave together threads or strands
sewing
repair a hole in fabric by weaving thread
hair
arranged by weaving strands together in sections
material
flexible branches used in weaving baskets
textiles
twisted strand of fibers for knitting or weaving

Examples of weaving in a sentence

  • Traditional weaving techniques are passed down through generations.
  • The weaving on the blanket was intricate and colorful.
  • She admired the weaving of the traditional rug.
  • The weaving of the car made passengers uneasy.
  • He noticed the weaving of the kite in the wind.
  • The weaving river made navigation difficult.

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  1. French:tissage, sinueux, ...
  2. German:Weben, gewunden, ...
  3. Italian:tessitura, serpeggiante, ...
  4. Spanish:tejido, serpenteante, ...
  5. Portuguese:tecelagem, serpenteante, ...
  6. Chinese:编织, 蜿蜒, ...
  7. Japanese:織り, 曲がりくねった, ...
  8. Arabic:نَسِيج, مُتَعَرِّج, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֲרִיגָה, מִתְפַּתֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:ткачество, извилистый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ткацтво, звивистий, ...
  12. Hindi:बुनाई, टेढ़ा-मेढ़ा, ...
weave
wiːv
wovewoven

Definition of weave - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
textilestr./intr.form fabric by interlacing threads on a loomtr./intr.
  • She weaves beautiful patterns on her loom.
interlace plait
2.
storytellingtr.create a story by combining detailstr.
  • The author weaves a complex tale of adventure.
interlace intertwine
3.
movement patternintr.Raremove in a winding or zigzag courseintr.Rare
  • The cyclist had to weave through the busy traffic.
meander zigzag

Noun

1.
textile structurepattern or structure of interlaced threads
  • The weave of the fabric determined its texture.
pattern texture
2.
fashionUShuman or artificial hair used for stylingUS
  • She added a weave to her natural hair for volume.
extension hairpiece
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Images of weave

  • weave: pattern or structure of interlaced threads
    pattern or structure of interlaced threads
  • weave: human or artificial hair used for styling
    human or artificial hair used for styling

Expressions with weave

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create a web by interlacing threads
The spider weaves a web to catch insects.
move in a winding or zigzag pattern
The car weaved in and out of traffic.
move quickly up and down and side to side
The boxer had to bob and weave to avoid the punches.
move quickly to avoid something or someone
The boxer had to dodge and weave to avoid punches.
to enchant or fascinate someone
The storyteller weaves a spell with her words.
create a narrative with details
She can weave a story that captivates everyone.

Origin of weave

Old English, wefan (to weave)

Examples of weave in a sentence

  • He learned to weave from his grandmother.
  • She weaves historical facts into her novels.
  • The director weaves humor into the documentary.
  • The dog had to weave between the cones.
  • She watched the snake weave through the grass.
  • The intricate weave made the fabric unique.

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  1. French:tisser, tissage, ...
  2. German:weben, Gewebe, ...
  3. Italian:tessere, trama, ...
  4. Spanish:tejer, tejido, ...
  5. Portuguese:tecer, trama, ...
  6. Chinese:编织, 织法, ...
  7. Japanese:織る, 織り方, ...
  8. Arabic:نَسَجَ, نَسِيج, ...
  9. Hebrew:לֶאֱרוֹג, אַרִיג, ...
  10. Russian:ткать, плетение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ткати, тканина, ...
  12. Hindi:बुनना, बुनाई, ...
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