# weaving

Pronunciation: say "WEE-ving" /ˈwiːvɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The process of making cloth on a loom by interlacing lengthwise and crosswise threads.
   - Simple: The craft of making cloth by crossing threads over and under each other on a loom.
   - _The museum offers classes in weaving every spring._
   - _Traditional weaving requires hours of careful work at the loom._
3. An unsteady motion that shifts back and forth or from side to side.
   - Simple: A shaky back-and-forth movement that keeps something from staying still.
   - _The car's weaving across lanes alarmed the other drivers._
   - _After the long shift, a slight weaving in her steps showed her exhaustion._
4. A piece of fabric produced by interlacing threads on a loom.
   - Simple: A single piece of cloth made by crossing threads on a loom.
   - _She bought a colorful weaving at the craft fair._
   - _The gallery displayed a large weaving made by Andean artisans._

## Verb

2. Present participle of weave. — present participle and gerund of weave
   - Simple: Present participle of weave. Use this form when the action is happening right now.
   - _He spent the afternoon weaving baskets beside the fire._
   - _The artisans were weaving intricate patterns into the rug._

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/weaving (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).