1. v. & n.
--v. (past wove; past part. woven or wove)
1. tr. a form (fabric) by interlacing long threads in two directions. b form (thread) into fabric in this way.
2 intr. a make fabric in this way. b work at a loom.
3 tr. make (a basket or wreath etc.) by interlacing rods or flowers etc.
4 tr. a (foll. by into) make (facts etc.) into a story or connected whole. b make (a story) in this way.
--n. a style of weaving.
Etymology: OE wefan f. Gmc 2. v.intr.
1. move repeatedly from side to side; take an intricate course to avoid obstructions.
2 colloq. manoeuvre an aircraft in this way; take evasive action.
Phrases and idioms:
get weaving sl. begin action; hurry.
Etymology: prob. f. ME weve, var. of waive f. ON veifa WAVE