Definition for WEAVE

WEAVE, v.t. [pret. wove; pp. woven, wove. The regular form, weaved, is rarely or never used. Sax. wefan; G. weben; D. weeven; Sw. väfva; Dan. væver; Pers. baftan; Gr. υφαω.]

  1. To unite threads of any kind in such a manner as to form cloth. This is done by crossing the threads by means of a shuttle. The modes of weaving, and the kinds of texture, are various. The threads first laid in length are called the warp; those which cross them in the direction of the breadth, are called the weft or woof.
  2. To unite any thing flexible; as, to weave twigs.
  3. To unite by intermixture or close connection; as, a form of religion woven into the civil government. – Addison.
  4. To interpose; to insert. This weaves itself perforce into my business. – Shak.

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