A1 noun Neutral

weaving

/ˈwiːvɪŋ/

Weaving is the process of making cloth or patterns by crossing threads over and under each other. It is a traditional craft used to create blankets, baskets, and clothing using a tool called a loom.

Ejemplos

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My grandmother spends her afternoons weaving colorful rugs for the house.

My grandmother spends her afternoons weaving colorful rugs for the house.

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The exhibition features various styles of indigenous weaving from around the world.

The exhibition features various styles of indigenous weaving from around the world.

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I tried weaving a simple bookmark in my art class today.

I tried weaving a simple bookmark in my art class today.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
weaving
Verb
weave
Adjetivo
woven
Relacionado
weaver
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'W' in weaving as threads going up and down, just like the lines in the letter.

Quiz rápido

The artist used a large wooden loom for her ______ project.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: weaving

Ejemplos

1

My grandmother spends her afternoons weaving colorful rugs for the house.

everyday

My grandmother spends her afternoons weaving colorful rugs for the house.

2

The exhibition features various styles of indigenous weaving from around the world.

formal

The exhibition features various styles of indigenous weaving from around the world.

3

I tried weaving a simple bookmark in my art class today.

informal

I tried weaving a simple bookmark in my art class today.

4

The complex structure of silk weaving requires precise mechanical control.

academic

The complex structure of silk weaving requires precise mechanical control.

5

Our factory has improved the speed of textile weaving to meet the new order.

business

Our factory has improved the speed of textile weaving to meet the new order.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
weaving
Verb
weave
Adjetivo
woven
Relacionado
weaver

Colocaciones comunes

basket weaving basket weaving
hand weaving hand weaving
traditional weaving traditional weaving
weaving loom weaving loom
intricate weaving intricate weaving

Frases Comunes

weaving a story

weaving a story

tight weaving

tight weaving

pattern weaving

pattern weaving

Se confunde a menudo con

weaving vs knitting

Knitting uses loops and needles, while weaving uses crossed threads on a loom.

weaving vs sewing

Sewing is joining pieces of fabric together with a needle, while weaving creates the fabric itself.

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Notas de uso

Use 'weaving' when talking about the craft of making fabric or baskets. It can also be used metaphorically to describe combining different elements into a whole, like a story.

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Errores comunes

Learners often call any fabric craft 'knitting'. Remember that weaving always involves crossing threads horizontally and vertically.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'W' in weaving as threads going up and down, just like the lines in the letter.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Old English 'wefan', meaning to form a fabric by interlacing yarn.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun when referring to the craft Can be used as a gerund (verb + ing) Often follows adjectives like 'traditional' or 'intricate'
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Contexto cultural

Many cultures use specific weaving patterns to represent their history, identity, or social status.

Quiz rápido

The artist used a large wooden loom for her ______ project.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: weaving

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