weave
/wiːv/
verb
- To make cloth or other material by crossing threads or strips over and under each other on a loom or by hand.
- He weaves wool into warm blankets during the winter months.
- The factory weaves cotton into fabric for shirts and dresses.
- She learned to weave baskets from reeds she collected by the river.
- To move or cause to move in a twisting or zigzag course, especially to avoid obstacles.
- She weaved her way through the crowd to reach the front of the stage.
- The cyclist weaved through the crowded city streets.
- The car weaved in and out of traffic on the highway.
- To combine separate elements into a connected story, plan, or pattern.
- He weaves facts and humor into his speeches to keep the audience engaged.
- The author weaves together multiple storylines in her novel.
- The documentary weaves interviews with historical footage to tell the full story.
Antonyms
noun
- The pattern or structure formed by weaving threads or fibers.
- She admired the intricate weave of the handmade rug.
- The basket's open weave allows air to circulate through it.
- This fabric has a tight weave that makes it very durable.