Synonyms for
Weaving
Definition
the action of interlacing yarn or thread in a loom to create fabric or a pattern
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- weaving a story
- weaving through traffic
- weaving a spell
- weaving a basket
- weaving fabric
- weaving a pattern
- weaving in and out
Word family
Usage note
While 'weaving' primarily refers to the process of creating fabric, it is also commonly used metaphorically to describe the creation of narratives or the act of moving skillfully through obstacles.
Example sentences
- The weaver was busy weaving a beautiful rug.
- My mom enjoys weaving baskets from natural materials.
- The spider was weaving its web in the corner of the ceiling.
- I watched the skilled artisan weaving a tapestry at the crafts fair.
- The ancient Egyptians were known for their intricate weaving techniques.
Quotes
Weaving is the embodiment of time. The act of weaving embodies our desire to make sense of the world around us.
A tapestry takes a lifetime to weave, just as life takes a lifetime to become what it is.
The weaving of words is my passion and my art.