Word
weaving
Phoneticsweav·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwivɪŋ/
UK/wˈiːvɪŋ/
In Japanese
weave; weaving; woven item
Japanese from JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0. All sources.
Definitions
01making cloth
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the craft or process of making fabric by crossing threads over and under each other on a machine called a loom.
n. the process of forming fabric by interlacing long threads at right angles. Uncountable when referring to the craft or industry.
“She learned traditional weaving from her grandmother using a wooden loom.”
“The local economy relied heavily on artisanal weaving, with each village producing distinct patterns that identified the weaver's lineage.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun to describe the skill or activity.
Synonyms
02a woven item
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a specific piece of fabric or a wall hanging made by crossing threads.
n. a finished piece of woven fabric or a decorative textile work. Countable in this sense.
“The colorful weaving hung on the wall of the living room.”
“The museum acquired several intricate weavings from the Andean highlands, noting the preservation of pre-colonial dyeing techniques.”
Real-World Examples
“Maryam sat weaving a hat to sell so she could buy food for the day.” “The ambitious epic, known as "La Bola Negra" in Spanish, stars Miguel Bernardeau, along with Penelope Cruz and Glenn Close, weaving the stories of three gay men across different eras in Spain.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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