Definition of Weave

1. Verb. Interlace by or as if by weaving.

Exact synonyms: Interweave
Generic synonyms: Distort, Twine, Twist
Specialized synonyms: Plait, Inweave, Raddle, Ruddle, Shoot, Tinsel, Braid, Pleach
Antonyms: Unweave

2. Noun. Pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric.
Specialized synonyms: Check, Open Weave, Plain Weave, Taffeta Weave, Satin Weave, Twill, Twill Weave
Generic synonyms: Design, Figure, Pattern
Terms within: Warp, Filling, Pick, Weft, Woof

3. Verb. Create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton. "They weave the cape "; "Tissue textiles"
Exact synonyms: Tissue
Category relationships: Handicraft
Generic synonyms: Create From Raw Material, Create From Raw Stuff
Specialized synonyms: Net, Web, Loom, Brocade, Lace, Braid, Lace, Plait, Twill
Derivative terms: Weaver, Weaving

4. Verb. Sway to and fro.
Exact synonyms: Waver
Generic synonyms: Sway, Swing
Derivative terms: Waver

5. Verb. To move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course. "Sometimes, the gout wanders through the entire body"
Exact synonyms: Meander, Thread, Wander, Wind
Generic synonyms: Go, Locomote, Move, Travel
Specialized synonyms: Snake
Related verbs: Wander
Derivative terms: Meander, Meander, Thread

Definition of Weave

1. v. t. To unite, as threads of any kind, in such a manner as to form a texture; to entwine or interlace into a fabric; as, to weave wool, silk, etc.; hence, to unite by close connection or intermixture; to unite intimately.

2. v. i. To practice weaving; to work with a loom.

3. n. A particular method or pattern of weaving; as, the cassimere weave.

4. v. t. To unite, as threads of any kind, in such a manner as to form a texture; to entwine or interlace into a fabric; as, to weave wool, silk, etc.; hence, to unite by close connection or intermixture; to unite intimately.

5. v. i. To practice weaving; to work with a loom.

6. n. A particular method or pattern of weaving; as, the cassimere weave.

Definition of Weave

1. Verb. To form something by passing lengths or strands of material over and under one another. ¹

2. Verb. To spin a cocoon or a web. ¹

3. Noun. ­A type or way of weaving. ¹

4. Noun. Human or artificial hair worn to alter one's appearance, either in addition to or by covering the natural hair altogether. ¹

5. Verb. To make or move by turning and twisting. ¹

6. Verb. To make (a path or way) by winding in and out or from side to side. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Weave

1. to form by interlacing threads [v WOVE, WEAVED, WOVEN, WEAVING, WEAVES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Weave

weatherproofed
weatherproofer
weatherproofers
weatherproofing
weatherproofs
weathers
weatherstrip
weatherstripping
weatherstrippings
weatherstrips
weathertight
weathervane
weathervanes
weatherwise
weatherworn
weave (current term)
weaved
weaver
weaver's broom
weaver's cough
weaver's hitch
weaver's knot
weaver finch
weaverbird
weaverbirds
weaverfish
weaverfishes
weavers
weaves
weaving

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