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weave

1. weave \'we-v\ \'wo-v\ \'wo--v*n\ vb or wove;  or wo.ven or weav.ing [ME 
   weven, fr. OE wefan; akin to OHG weban to weave, Gk hy]phos web 1a: to form 
   (cloth) by interlacing strands (as of yarn); specif :  to make (cloth) on a 
   loom by interlacing warp and filling threads 1b: to interlace (as threads) 
   into cloth  1c: to make (as a basket) by intertwining  2: SPIN - used of 
   spiders and insects  3: to interlace esp. to form a texture, fabric, or 
   design  4a: to produce by elaborately combining elements : CONTRIVE  4b: to 
   unite in a coherent whole  4c: to introduce as an appropriate element : 
   work in - usu. used with  in or into 5: to direct (as the body) in a 
   winding or zigzag course esp. to avoid obs tacles 1: to work at weaving : 
   make cloth  2: to move in a devious, winding, or zigzag course esp. to 
   avoid obstacles 
2. weave n : any of the patterns or methods for interlacing the threads of 
   woven fabr ic
3. weave vi [ME weven to move to and fro, wave; akin to ON veifa to wave, 
   Skt (Xvepate he trembles : to move waveringly from side to side : SWAY