weave
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4.2
- noun
- /wiːv/
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trama
- There are tons of different types of canvas, different weights, different weaves, different colors, all sorts.
- plain weave
- warp-faced plain weave
- weft-faced plain weave
Yeah, you got the Bottega weave, like that sort of thing.
- Yeah, you got the Bottega weave, like that sort of thing.
- OK, that's the knit or the weave, or the specific type of knit or weave is the construction.
- OK, Oxford is a thicker and sometimes warmer weave.
- I look at the pools of light in it, the carpet shining up its weave, burgundy, gold, Aqua, black.
Examples
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The rug is such a delicate weave that it shows intricate patterns when viewed closely.
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Her dress, an open and inexpensive weave, accented her figure in an almost unconscious way.
Fiction book (2000) -
The rug is such a delicate weave.
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The little squares of the weave distort in just this way.
Academic text (1999) -
Tess put her face against the rough weave of his shirt.
Fiction book (1996) -
And the weave is consistent with techniques used in first century Palestine, and previous testing showed no signs of paint or pigment on the Shroud.
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I saw each pattern, each silken weave, magically transformed into a myriad of haute couture.
Fiction book (1990) -
Monet chose canvases with a pronounced weave whose weft threads were thicker than the warp.
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Sisal has a smooth texture and a tight weave, making it perfect for decorative purposes.
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Her dress featured an open fabric with a simple weave that allowed for breathability and comfort.
Synonyms
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3.0
A piece of cloth made by crossing threads in a pattern
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7.9
An open structure of threads or wires woven like a net
Woven closely together to make a pattern
A fabric of string or wire with many small holes
Compounds
- Specialized
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4.5
A fabric with threads placed far apart so small holes let light and air through
- Specialized
A way of crossing threads to make a smooth, shiny fabric used for clothes and bedding
- Specialized
A simple pattern where threads cross over and under to make a smooth, slightly shiny cloth
How Tight
Surface Forms
Etymology
Weave comes from a very old English word that meant 'to make fabric by crossing threads' and is related to the word web, which is also made from threads. So a weave is the pattern or structure you get when threads are joined together.