weave

//wiːv//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Verb

weaveInfinitive
weavePresent tense
wovePast tense
wovenPast participle
weavingPresent participle
weavesThird-person singular
1

To form fabric by interlacing threads on a loom.

She learned to weave cloth on a traditional loom.

2

To interlace strands or elements together to create something.

She learned to weave baskets from bamboo strips.

3

To construct a story or narrative by combining various elements.

The author weaves an intricate tale of love and betrayal.

Verb

weaveInfinitive
weavePresent tense
wovePast tense
wovenPast participle
weavingPresent participle
weavesThird-person singular
1

To move in a winding or zigzag course, especially to avoid obstacles.

The cyclist weaved through the traffic to get to work on time.

Synonym

Noun

1

A particular style or pattern in which something is woven.

This fabric has a tight weave that makes it very durable.