weave
weave — verb
1. To produce fabric on a loom by passing horizontal threads over and under vertica
To produce fabric on a loom by passing horizontal threads over and under vertical threads that run the length of the cloth.
Aunt Rosa learned to weave cotton cloth from her grandmother in Oaxaca.
weave + material (cotton cloth)
The artisan wove fine wool and silk together to make a warm blanket.
weave [material A] and [material B] together
Sayaka weaves silk scarves on her handloom every morning before sunrise.
The fabric is woven on a large machine that moves the threads automatically.
- interlace
more technical; describes the motion of threads crossing each other
- intertwine
broader; used for twisting any flexible materials, not just loom weaving
文法句型
weave + [cloth/material]
weave [thread] into [cloth]
用法筆記
Frequently passive: 'woven [into/in]' is the most common form when describing finished cloth.
常見錯誤
2. To bend strips of material such as plant stems, grass, or thin branches over and
To bend strips of material such as plant stems, grass, or thin branches over and under each other to create a useful object like a basket or a mat.
Eli wove dried palm leaves into a wide hat to wear at the market.
weave [material] into [object]
The children gathered long grass and wove small baskets for their toys.
Constanza wove a flower crown from daisies and tied it with ribbon.
The villagers weave bamboo strips into sturdy walls for their houses.
文法句型
weave [material] into [object]
weave [object] from [material]
用法筆記
Object is typically something made by hand: baskets, mats, wreaths, hats, or fences. Subject is often a craftsperson or community.
3. To skilfully combine separate pieces of information, events, or ideas into a sin
To skilfully combine separate pieces of information, events, or ideas into a single connected account or story.
The journalist wove interviews and government reports into a powerful article.
weave [sources] into [output]
Amani wove personal memories and local legends into her first novel.
The documentary weaves together scientific facts and human stories about ocean pollution.
Ziad wove details from three different witnesses into one clear timeline of the accident.
- integrate
more formal; emphasises making parts work as a system, not a narrative
- incorporate
suggests including elements into an existing structure
- fuse
stronger; suggests the elements blend so thoroughly they become one
- separate
to keep things apart rather than combining them
- disentangle
to pull apart elements that are mixed together
文法句型
weave [elements] into [story/account]
weave [story] from [elements]
用法筆記
Often used with 'together' (weave together). The subject is typically a writer, speaker, or creator, and the object is a complex whole such as a story, argument, or account.
4. To move along a path that changes direction sharply and frequently, usually to a
To move along a path that changes direction sharply and frequently, usually to avoid people or objects in the way.
The cyclist wove through the busy market square without hitting anyone.
weave through [area]
Eli wove between the orange traffic cones on his skateboard at the park.
weave between [obstacles]
A taxi weaved in and out of the slow-moving cars on the highway.
Nila wove past the rows of shoppers to reach the front of the store.
文法句型
weave through [obstacles/area]
weave in and out of [traffic/crowd]
用法筆記
Often describes vehicle or sports movement. The path is irregular but purposeful, not random or dizzy. Past tense is usually 'weaved', not 'wove', for this sense.
常見錯誤
5. To move gently or unsteadily from one side to the other, like a tall plant in th
To move gently or unsteadily from one side to the other, like a tall plant in the wind or a person who is dizzy.
The old pine tree weaved slowly in the afternoon breeze beside the barn.
subject is a tree or tall object
Christopher stood up too fast and weaved on his feet for a few seconds.
The drunk man weaved dangerously along the empty street late at night.
Sayaka watched the bamboo stalks weave and bend during the typhoon.
- stand still
to remain motionless and stable
文法句型
weave [adverb of manner]
weave [prepositional phrase]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 4 (zigzag), this sense describes an unsteady, wobbling motion without forward purpose — like a tree swaying or a person who feels faint. Past tense is usually 'weaved'.
weave — noun
1. The particular pattern or structure formed when threads cross one another in a p
The particular pattern or structure formed when threads cross one another in a piece of cloth, including how tightly or loosely they sit together.
The coarse weave of the linen towel made it perfect for drying dishes.
coarse weave / fine weave — adjective pairs
Jenna chose a jacket with a tight weave that would keep out the wind.
tight weave / loose weave
The blanket has a loose weave, so you can see small gaps between the threads.
Restoring the original weave of the antique rug took the conservator many weeks.
文法句型
[adjective] weave
the weave of [fabric]
用法筆記
Often described by adjectives: 'tight', 'loose', 'coarse', 'fine', 'open', 'dense'. 'Plain weave' and 'twill weave' refer to specific standard patterns.
2. A section of real or artificial hair that is attached to a person's natural hair
A section of real or artificial hair that is attached to a person's natural hair to make it look longer, thicker, or more styled.
Ari wore a weave for her cousin's wedding to add length to her short hair.
wear a weave / get a weave
The salon offers human hair weaves in twenty different colours and lengths.
Marta had her weave removed after three months so her natural hair could rest.
Nia carefully brushed her weave every night to keep it looking smooth.
- hair extension
broader term; includes clip-ins and tape-ins, not just sewn weaves
- hairpiece
older term; often suggests a small section covering a bald spot
文法句型
wear a weave
get a weave done
用法筆記
More common in American English. 'Extension' is a broader term; 'weave' specifically refers to extensions that are sewn or glued into natural hair.