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weaving

/ˈwiːvɪŋ/

Meanings
  • verb

    The act of creating fabric by interlacing threads or yarns.

    - "She enjoys weaving baskets in her free time."
    - "The weaving process can be time-consuming but rewarding."
  • noun

    A fabric or cloth produced by weaving.

    - "The tapestry was a beautiful example of ancient weaving."
    - "The rug was a fine example of Persian weaving."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with weaving
deaving , gaving , aving , paving , raving , saving , shaving , staving , waving
Variants
List of all variants of weaving that leads to same result
weave , weaved , weaves , weaving , wove , woven
Etymology
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Old English 'wēawan' or 'weban', meaning 'to weave'.


Trivia
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  1. The oldest known woven fabric dates back to around 30,000 BC.

  2. The world's largest loom is over 500 feet long and was used to weave a tapestry in Belgium.

  3. Weaving was one of the first industries to use water power to automate the process.


Related Concepts
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  1. Textile: A material made by weaving, knitting, crocheting, or other methods.

  2. Loom: A machine or frame used for weaving fabric.

  3. Thread: A long, thin strand of material used for weaving or sewing.


Culture
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Weaving has been an important part of human culture since prehistoric times. It has been used for making clothing, creating tapestries for decoration and insulation, and producing textiles for trade. Weaving has also been used symbolically in various ways, such as in religious ceremonies and as a representation of social status.

How to Memorize "weaving"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a loom with threads going over and under each other to create a fabric.
    - Visualize the process of weaving by hand, moving the shuttle back and forth.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'weaving' with the image of a loom or a fabric being created.
    - Think of the process of weaving as a metaphor for connecting different things together.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Weaving is a verb, not a noun, that creates fabric by weaving threads.'
    - Create a mental image of a weaver at work to remember the definition of weaving.


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