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transitive verb

1
a
: to form (cloth) by interlacing strands (as of yarn)
specifically : to make (cloth) on a loom by interlacing warp and filling threads
b
: to interlace (threads) into cloth
c
: to make (something, such as a basket) by intertwining
2
: spin sense 2 β€”used of spiders and insects
3
: to interlace especially to form a texture, fabric, or design
4
a
: to produce by elaborately combining elements : contrive
b
: to unite in a coherent whole
c
: to introduce as an appropriate element : work in β€”usually used with in or into
5
: to direct (something, such as the body) in a winding or zigzag course especially to avoid obstacles

intransitive verb

1
: to work at weaving : make cloth
2
: to move in a devious, winding, or zigzag course especially to avoid obstacles

weave

2 of 3

noun

1
: something woven
especially : woven cloth
2
: any of the patterns or methods for interlacing the threads of woven fabrics
3
: a hair extension (see extension sense 7d)
specifically : a length of natural or synthetic hair that is sewn into one's natural hair after it has been braided into cornrows

weave

3 of 3

verb (2)

weaved; weaving

intransitive verb

: to move waveringly from side to side : sway

Synonyms of weave

Examples of weave in a Sentence

Verb (1) as they have for the past two centuries, crafters continue to weave osiers into the distinctive baskets that are the island's trademark a political commentator who slyly weaves lies into the truth a van weaving through traffic with reckless speed
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Verb
Months later, traffic is still weaving through cones at the site. β€”πŸ‘ Image
Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026 The route the Lakers will have to weave through to extend their season to a point where Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves can both return will hardly be linear. β€”πŸ‘ Image
Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
This melancholic dΓ©but novel weaves between New York City in 2012 and a small island in the Andaman Sea in December, 2004. β€”πŸ‘ Image
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 Think colorful traditional oushak patterns, muted and earthy colors, subtle stripes, and textured weaves, says Alison Truelock, founder and principal designer of Interiors by Alison. β€”πŸ‘ Image
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weave

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

Middle English weven, from Old English wefan; akin to Old High German weban to weave, Greek hyphainein to weave, hyphos web

Verb (2)

Middle English weven to move to and fro, wave; akin to Old Norse veifa to be in movement β€” more at wipe

First Known Use

Verb (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

1596, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weave was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing weave

Rhymes for weave

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Cite this Entry

β€œWeave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weave. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

1
a
: to form by lacing together strands of material
especially : to make on a loom by lacing together threads going lengthwise with threads going crosswise
weave cloth
b
: to form into a fabric
weave wool into tweeds
2
: spin entry 1 sense 2b
a caterpillar weaves a cocoon
3
a
: to make by or as if by lacing together parts
wove an exciting adventure tale
b
: to insert as a part : work in
weave a moral into a tale
4
: to move back and forth or from side to side
weaving his way through a crowd of holiday shoppers

weave

2 of 2 noun
: a pattern or method of weaving

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