woven

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. made by crossing threads or materials over and under each other.

adj. constructed by interlacing long threads or other flexible materials at right angles.

“She bought a woven basket to keep the fresh fruit in.”

“The designer preferred woven fabrics for the summer collection because of their structural integrity and breathability.”

C1 · Advanced Literary

adj. closely connected or mixed together, like different parts of a story.

adj. metaphorically integrated or combined into a complex whole.

“The history of the town is woven into the local legends.”

“Themes of loss and redemption are woven throughout the novel, creating a rich emotional landscape for the reader.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technology Technical

n. a piece of cloth made by weaving rather than knitting.

n. a fabric formed by interlacing warp and weft threads; distinguished from knits by its lack of stretch except on the bias.

“This heavy woven is perfect for making durable curtains.”

“The garment construction required a stable woven rather than a jersey to maintain the sharp lines of the collar.”