weaving

weaving — noun

1. the process of making fabric by passing one set of threads over and under anothe

1.名詞B1
釋義

the process of making fabric by passing one set of threads over and under another set on a machine known as a loom

例句

Lan learned traditional weaving from her grandmother, who worked on a handloom for forty years.

uncountable noun for the process; hand weaving tradition

The museum has a special room showing the history of weaving in Southeast Asia.

同義詞
  • looming

    refers specifically to weaving on a loom, less common outside textile industry

  • fabric-making

    more general term that also includes knitting and felting

用法筆記

Uncountable — do not use with 'a' or make plural when referring to the activity itself. The related noun 'weave' (countable) refers to the pattern of the threads rather than the process.

常見錯誤

❌She learned a weaving from her aunt.
✅She learned weaving from her aunt.
💡when referring to the skill or activity, weaving is uncountable and does not take an article.

2. the craft of forming containers or other objects by crossing and twisting long t

2.名詞B1
釋義

the craft of forming containers or other objects by crossing and twisting long thin strips of materials such as grass, wood, or paper

例句

Mert took a basket-weaving class at the community centre last summer.

common in compound nouns: basket-weaving

In many villages the women earn extra income by weaving baskets from palm leaves.

同義詞
  • plaiting

    focuses on the action of folding three or more strands over one another

  • braiding

    similar to plaiting, often used for hair or rope rather than containers

用法筆記

Uncountable when naming the craft. The verb 'weave' is used transitively with the object being made ('weave a basket') or the material ('weave palm leaves').

3. the skill of blending separate ideas, events, or details into a single effective

3.名詞B2
釋義

the skill of blending separate ideas, events, or details into a single effective story, argument, or design

例句

The novel is admired for its clever weaving of historical facts with fictional characters.

figurative use; weaving of [X] with [Y]

Sana's presentation showed a careful weaving of scientific data and personal stories.

同義詞
  • blending

    suggests smooth mixing without visible seams; less focused on craftsmanship

  • intertwining

    more poetic and complex; suggests elements are deeply connected

  • integration

    more formal; focuses on the result rather than the skill

反義詞
  • separating

    keeping elements apart rather than combining them

  • fragmenting

    breaking into disconnected pieces, opposite of skillful combination

文法句型

weaving of + noun

用法筆記

This is the only sense that is figurative. It often appears with the preposition 'of' ('weaving of X and Y') or 'into' ('weave into something'). Subject is typically a story, film, plan, or argument.

常見錯誤

❌His speech was a weaving of different topics.
✅His speech was a skilful weaving of different topics.
💡this sense sounds unnatural without an evaluative adjective (skilful, clever, careful) that conveys the craftsmanship behind the combination.

4. the action of moving ahead while repeatedly changing direction to get past peopl

4.名詞B1
釋義

the action of moving ahead while repeatedly changing direction to get past people, objects, or vehicles

例句

The cyclist's weaving through rush-hour traffic made the driver behind her nervous.

weaving through [obstacle/crowd]

Ezra watched the narrow weaving of the river as it cut through the mountain valley.

同義詞
  • zigzagging

    suggests sharper, more angular changes of direction

  • swerving

    emphasises sudden sideways movement to avoid a specific obstacle

  • winding

    suggests a gentler, more continuous curve; common for paths and rivers

反義詞

文法句型

weaving through + noun

weaving between + noun

用法筆記

Uncountable — refers to the style or manner of movement. This sense is commonly used in traffic reports ('weaving in and out of traffic') and descriptions of natural features (rivers, paths).

常見錯誤

❌His weave through the crowd was impressive.
✅His weaving through the crowd was impressive.
💡the noun form for this sense is weaving (uncountable), not 'weave'.

5. an item that has been created by weaving threads or strips of material, especial

5.名詞B1
釋義

an item that has been created by weaving threads or strips of material, especially one used for decoration

例句

The bedroom wall was decorated with a colourful weaving from Guatemala.

countable: a weaving

Christopher bought several traditional weavings to give as gifts to his family.

plural: weavings

同義詞
  • textile

    broader term covering any woven or knitted fabric, not necessarily decorative

  • tapestry

    a specific type of decorative weaving with pictures or designs, usually hung on a wall

用法筆記

This is the only countable sense — it takes 'a' and has a plural form 'weavings'. Senses 1 through 4 are always uncountable. Distinguish from the noun 'weave', which refers to the pattern of the fabric ('a tight weave').

常見錯誤

❌She hung a beautiful weaving on the wall.' (correct)
💡But: ❌ 'The museum had many weaving from different countries.' ✅ 'The museum had many weavings from different countries.' — the plural form is weavings, not weaving.