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Definition weave in British English

weave verb

verb
/wiːv/
1

to make cloth by crossing long threads over and under each other on a machine called a loom

Example

The women shut themselves behind closed doors to weave their cloth.

Example

They spend some of the time weaving.

Synonyms and related words
basketry basketwork cane
1.1

to make clothes or other material by weaving cloth

Example

They spend their days weaving prayer rugs.

Synonyms and related words
basketry basketwork cane
1.2

to create an object by weaving

Example

Fresh or dried flowers can be woven into a garland.

Synonyms and related words
basketry basketwork cane
2

to create a story or plan with many complicated details

Example

Grisham's new novel weaves a tale of mystery and suspense.

Synonyms and related words
plan arrange organize narrate weave retell
3

to move somewhere by going around and between things

Example

The taxi weaved in and out of traffic.

Example

Samantha had to weave her way through the crowd.

Synonyms and related words
spin revolve whirl
Definition weave in British English