Weaver: meaning, definitions and examples

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weaver

[ ˈwiːvər ]

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textile

A person who weaves fabric from thread or yarn.

Synonyms

fabric maker, loom worker

Examples of usage

The weaver carefully selected the colors for the new fabric.
She was trained as a weaver and could create intricate patterns.
The weaver's hands moved quickly as she worked on the loom.

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spider

An insect that creates intricate webs to catch prey.

Synonyms

arachnid, spider

Examples of usage

The weaver spider was busy spinning its web in the corner of the room.
I watched in amazement as the weaver caught a fly in its web.

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person

A person who creates or constructs something skillfully.

Synonyms

artisan, creator

Examples of usage

He was a weaver of stories, captivating his audience with every word.
She was known as a weaver of dreams, turning imagination into reality.

Translations

Translations of the word "weaver" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tecelão

🇮🇳 बुनकर

🇩🇪 Weber

🇮🇩 penenun

🇺🇦 ткач

🇵🇱 tkacz

🇯🇵 織工 (しょっこう)

🇫🇷 tisserand

🇪🇸 tejedor

🇹🇷 dokumacı

🇰🇷 직조공

🇸🇦 نساج

🇨🇿 tkadlec

🇸🇰 tkáč

🇨🇳 织工

🇸🇮 tkalec

🇮🇸 vefari

🇰🇿 тоқымашы

🇬🇪 მქსოველი

🇦🇿 toxucu

🇲🇽 tejedor

Word origin

The word 'weaver' has Old English origins, derived from the word 'wefan' which means 'to weave'. Weaving has been an ancient craft, dating back thousands of years to the creation of textiles. Weavers played an essential role in producing fabrics and clothing in many societies throughout history, using looms to create intricate patterns. The term 'weaver' has also been used metaphorically to describe individuals who skillfully create or construct various things, such as stories, dreams, or even relationships.