weave1
v.
(past wove; past part. woven or wove)
- form (fabric) by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with others at a right angle to them.
- make (basketwork or a wreath) by interlacing rods or flowers.
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(weave something into)
make interconnected elements into (a story).
n.
a particular style or manner in which fabric is woven.
Derivative
Etymology
OE wefan, of Gmc origin.
weave2
v.
- move from side to side to progress around obstructions.
- (of a horse) repeatedly swing the head and forepart of the body from side to side.
Phrase
- get weaving
Brit. informal set briskly to work.
Etymology
C16: prob. from ON veifa ‘to wave, brandish’.