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(), v. t.[imp.Wove (); p. p.Woven (), Wove; p. pr. & vb. n.Weaving. The regular imp. & p. p.Weaved (), is rarely used.] [OE. weven, AS. wefan; akin to D. weven, G. weben, OHG. weban, Icel. vefa, Sw. vfva, Dan. vve, Gr. , v., web, Skr. ravbhi spider, lit., wool weaver. Cf. Waper, Waffle, Web, Weevil, Weft, Woof.] 1. To unite, as threads of any kind, in such a manner as to form a texture; to entwine or interlace into a fabric; as, to weave wool, silk, etc.; hence, to unite by close connection or intermixture; to unite intimately. This weaves itself, perforce, into my business. Shak. That in their green shops weave the smooth-haired silk To deck her sons. Milton. And for these words, thus woven into song. Byron. 2. To form, as cloth, by interlacing threads; to compose, as a texture of any kind, by putting together textile materials; as, to weave broadcloth; to weave a carpet; hence, to form into a fab Weave v. i. 1. To practice weaving; to work with a loom. 2. To become woven or interwoven. Weave n.A particular method or pattern of weaving; as, the cassimere weave. スポンサード リンク
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