English · Word Candidate

weave

/wiːv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: weaves · wove · weaved

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To form something by passing lengths or strands of material over and under one another.

Verb

Examples

This loom weaves yarn into cloth.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To spin a cocoon or a web.

Verb

Examples

Spiders weave beautiful but deadly webs.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A type or way of weaving.

Noun

Examples

That rug has a very tight weave.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Human or artificial hair worn to alter one's appearance, either to supplement or to cover the natural hair.

Noun

Examples

The physician should evaluate for a history of tight ponytails, buns, chignons, braids, twists, weaves, cornrows, dreadlocks, sisterlocks, and hair wefts in addition to the usage of religious hair coverings.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “weave” mean?

To form something by passing lengths or strands of material over and under one another.

Is “weave” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.