weaver
/ˈwiː.və(ɹ)/
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Also seen as: weavers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who weaves; especially, one who weaves cloth for a living.
Noun
Examples
The Silks, varniſh'd Works, Ink, Paper, and in general every thing that comes, both from Nan-king and the other Cities of the Province, which carry on an aſtoniſhing Trade, is much more eſteem'd and dear, than what is brought from other Provinces. In the City Shang-hay only, and the Villages belongi
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
A horizontal strand of material used in basket weaving.
Noun
Examples
To add a new weaver, simply soak a new one, slide one end under a rib (over the old weaver) and continue weaving with both of them until the old one runs out. […] If your weaver has dried, rewet it and weave several rows as in Diagram 26.
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 “weaver” mean?
A person who weaves; especially, one who weaves cloth for a living.
Is “weaver” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.