weave bead: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B2Neutral to formal; also used in technical (textile) contexts.
Quick answer
What does “weave bead” mean?
to make fabric by interlacing threads or strands in a specific pattern, typically on a loom.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
to make fabric by interlacing threads or strands in a specific pattern, typically on a loom.
To create a complex structure or narrative by skillfully combining different elements (e.g., facts, stories, ideas). To move in and out or through something with a twisting or turning motion.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Usage is largely identical. The spelling 'weaved' for the motion sense is standard in both varieties, though 'wove' is occasionally used metaphorically (e.g., 'he wove his way through').
Connotations
Technical textile use is neutral; metaphorical use often implies artistry or deception.
Frequency
More frequent in metaphorical/literary contexts than in literal textile contexts in general usage.
Grammar
How to Use “weave bead” in a Sentence
[NP] weave [NP] (e.g., weave cloth)[NP] weave [NP] [prep] [NP] (e.g., weave threads into fabric)[NP] weave [adv] (e.g., weave skillfully)[NP] weave [NP] togetherVocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “weave bead” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- She weaves beautiful tweed on her traditional loom.
- The politician weaved a compelling argument from complex data.
American English
- He weaved through the defenders to score the touchdown.
- The documentary weaves personal stories with major historical events.
adverb
British English
- N/A (rare). 'Wovenly' is not standard.
American English
- N/A (rare). 'Wovenly' is not standard.
adjective
British English
- The basket is made from a finely woven cane.
- It's a richly woven narrative.
American English
- The tightly woven community rallied together.
- A loosely woven plot weakened the novel.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used metaphorically: 'The report weaves together data from multiple departments.'
Academic
Used in literary analysis: 'The author weaves historical facts with fictional narrative.' In anthropology: 'To study how communities are socially woven.'
Everyday
Literal: 'She learned to weave on a small loom.' Motion: 'Cyclists weave through the crowded streets.'
Technical
Textile manufacturing: 'The machine weaves 200 metres of fabric per hour.' Computer graphics: 'Thread weave pattern.'
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “weave bead”
- Using 'weaved' as the past tense for the fabric sense (correct: 'wove'). Confusing 'weave' (pattern) with 'knit' (loops). Using 'weave' for simple joining without a pattern.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends. For making fabric or creating something complex, the standard past tense is 'wove' (past participle 'woven'). For the motion sense (moving side to side), 'weaved' is standard (e.g., 'The car weaved through traffic').
'Weave' involves interlacing two distinct sets of threads (warp and weft) at right angles. 'Knit' involves making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles. 'Sew' involves joining pieces of fabric together using a needle and thread.
Yes, very commonly. You can 'weave a story', 'weave a spell', or 'weave facts into an argument', meaning to combine elements skillfully into a coherent whole.
It is irregular for its primary meaning: weave-wove-woven. However, it acts as a regular verb (weave-weaved-weaved) for the specific meaning of moving with a twisting motion.
to make fabric by interlacing threads or strands in a specific pattern, typically on a loom.
Weave bead is usually neutral to formal; also used in technical (textile) contexts. in register.
Weave bead: in British English it is pronounced /wiːv/, and in American English it is pronounced /wiːv/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “weave a web of lies/deceit”
- “weave one's magic”
- “weave in and out”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a WEAVer bird, which skilfully WEAVEs a nest from grass and twigs.
Conceptual Metaphor
LIFE/RELATIONSHIPS/IDEAS ARE A FABRIC ('the social fabric', 'a closely woven team', 'a woven narrative').
Practice
Quiz
Which sentence uses 'weave' in its primary, literal sense?