weaving

/ˈwiːvɪŋ/
noun
  1. The craft or process of making cloth or fabric by crossing threads or yarns over and under each other on a loom.
    • She learned weaving from her grandmother and now makes her own scarves.
    • The museum had an exhibit on traditional weaving techniques from around the world.
    • Weaving requires patience and a steady hand to create even patterns.
  2. A pattern or structure that results from weaving, or something that resembles woven fabric.
    • The basket had a tight weaving that made it very sturdy.
    • The weaving of the straw hat was intricate and beautiful.
    • The artist used metal strips to create a weaving of silver and gold.
verb
  1. Present participle of weave; to make cloth or fabric by crossing threads or strips of material.
    • The artisan spends hours weaving colorful threads into traditional patterns.
    • They are weaving baskets from palm leaves for the market.
    • She is weaving a blanket on her new loom.
  2. Moving or twisting from side to side, especially to avoid obstacles or to follow a winding path.
    • The cyclist was weaving through heavy traffic to get to work.
    • The river is weaving its way through the valley.
    • He kept weaving as he walked, trying to dodge the puddles on the sidewalk.
  3. Combining different elements or stories into a connected whole.
    • They are weaving their own experiences into the song lyrics.
    • The author is weaving multiple plotlines into a single novel.
    • She is weaving facts and fiction together in her speech.