Weave
WordNet
noun
(1) Pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric
verb
(2) Interlace by or as it by weaving
(3) Create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton
"Tissue textiles"
(4) Sway to and fro
(5) To move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
"The river winds through the hills"
"The path meanders through the vineyards"
"Sometimes, the gout wanders through the entire body"
WiktionaryText
Etymology 1
. Cognate with Dutch weven, German weben, Swedish väva.
Verb
- To form something by passing lengths or strands of material over and under one another.
- This loom weaves yarn into sweaters.
- To spin a cocoon or a web.
- Spiders weave beautiful but deadly webs.
Noun
- A type or way of weaving.
- That rug has a very tight weave.
Etymology 2
Probably from veifa ‘move around, wave’, related to Latin vibrare.