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adjective · noun

woven

adj. · n.
US /ˈwoʊvən/ UK /wˈəʊvən/ wo·ven UK spelling wovens

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    adj.made by crossing threads or strips of material over and under each other.

    adj.constructed by the interlacing of warp and weft yarns or other flexible materials. Often used to distinguish from knitted or felted fabrics.

    Simple

    She bought a woven basket to keep the fresh bread in.

    In context

    The designer preferred woven fabrics for the summer collection because they provided more structural integrity than jersey knits.

    braidedinterlaced
  2. 02 C1 Advanced Technical

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

    n.a fabric formed by the interlacing of two sets of threads at right angles. Typically characterized by its lack of stretch except on the bias.

    Simple

    This heavy woven is perfect for making durable curtains.

    In context

    The manufacturer specializes in high-performance wovens that can withstand extreme weather conditions without losing their shape.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
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