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weaver

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwivɝ// UK //wˈiːvɐ// weaver

n. a person who makes cloth or rugs by crossing threads over and under each other on a machine called a loom.

n. a person who creates fabric or textiles by interlacing threads at right angles, typically using a loom. Often used metaphorically to describe someone who combines different elements into a complex story or plan.


SIMPLE

The weaver uses colorful wool to make a beautiful rug.

CONTEXTUAL

In the small village, every weaver follows a traditional pattern passed down through many generations.

COMPLEX

The novelist is a master weaver of plots, skillfully connecting several seemingly unrelated characters into a single, satisfying conclusion by the final chapter.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used both for the literal craftsperson and as a metaphor for storytellers or strategists.

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