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    Weave

    /wiːv/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A pattern created by interlacing strands.
    The weave of the fabric was tight and durable.
    verb
    To interlace strands, as in textiles or other materials.
    She learned to weave beautiful tapestries from her grandmother.
    To construct something by combining elements or ideas together.
    The author weaves a complex narrative that binds the characters together.
    To move in a zigzag or curving path.
    He had to weave in and out of traffic to reach his destination on time.

    Etymology

    Old English 'wefan', related to Dutch 'weven' and German 'weben'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    weave in and out
    To move in a winding or varied path.
    weave a story
    To create a narrative that includes various elements.

    Related Words

    fabric
    Material, typically produced by weaving textile fibers.
    basketry
    The craft of making baskets by weaving flexible materials.

    Slang Meanings

    To create a fabricated story or account.
    He totally wove a tale about why he was late.