verb, wove or, especially for 5, 9, weaved; wo⋅ven or wove; weav⋅ing; noun | 1. | to interlace (threads, yarns, strips, fibrous material, etc.) so as to form a fabric or material. |
| 2. | to form by interlacing threads, yarns, strands, or strips of some material: to weave a basket; to weave cloth. |
| 3. | to form by combining various elements or details into a connected whole: to weave a tale; to weave a plan. |
| 4. | to introduce as an element or detail into a connected whole (usually fol. by in or into): She wove an old folk melody into her latest musical composition. |
| 5. | to direct or move along in a winding or zigzag course; move from side to side, esp. to avoid obstructions: to weave one's way through traffic. |
| 6. | to form or construct something, as fabric, by interlacing threads, yarns, strips, etc. |
| 7. | to compose a connected whole by combining various elements or details. |
| 8. | to be or become formed or composed from the interlacing of materials or the combining of various elements: The yarn wove into a beautiful fabric. |
| 9. | to move or proceed in a winding course or from side to side: dancers weaving in time to the music. |
| 10. | a pattern of or method for interlacing yarns. |