weave — to make cloth by crossing threads over and under each other
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make cloth by crossing threads over and under each other
Pronunciation (IPA): /wiːv/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother can weave a scarf faster than I can untangle my earphones.
- The spider began to weave its web right above the 'No Loitering' sign.
- She managed to weave her way through the crowded market.
weave
VERB[/wiːv/]
to make cloth by crossing threads over and under each other
The artisan carefully wove a beautiful basket from reeds.
The workers wove soft cotton into strong fabric. (🧵 Threads + 🧺 Interlace → Weave)
She wove a warm sleeve and retrieved it before winter arrived.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'wefan', a fundamental verb originating from Proto-Germanic roots. It is one of the earliest verbs in the Germanic language family, emerging alongside humanity's development of textile production and cloth-making techniques.
Breakdown
Old English 'wefan' (to weave) comes from Proto-Germanic '*weban', related to the action of interlacing threads to create fabric. The modern English form 'weave' represents the evolution of this ancient root through regular sound changes in the development from Old to Modern English.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother can weave a scarf faster than I can untangle my earphones.”
“The spider began to weave its web right above the 'No Loitering' sign.”
“She managed to weave her way through the crowded market.”
“The screenwriter skillfully weaves multiple storylines into one compelling narrative.”
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