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weave(2)(dictionary)
weave 2, noun(dictionary)

weave(2) (iou)



weave verb2. [wi:v] L16.
[Prob. from Old Norse veifa move from place to place, wave, brandish, corresp. to Middle & mod. Dutch weiven, Old High German weiben, from Germanic, ult. rel. to Latin vibrare VIBRATE.]
verb intrans. Move repeatedly from side to side; sway the body alternately to one side and the other; take a devious course, (as if) to avoid obstructions. L16.
W. Perriam A cyclist..weaves in and out of cars.
b. spec. Of a horse or a captive wild animal: move the head, neck, and body restlessly from side to side of the stall or cage. M19.
c. Of an aircraft or its pilot: fly a devious course; take evasive action. Orig. RAF slang. M20.
get weaving colloq. begin action briskly; start at once; hurry.
verb trans. Make a signal to (a ship or its occupants) by waving a flag etc. L16-E17.
verb trans. Move or wave (the hand or something held by it) to and fro, about, etc. Long rare. E17.
verb trans. & intrans. Boxing. Step in feinting and try to approach (one's opponent) closely before delivering one's blow. E19.
bob and weave: see BOB verb3 1.