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weave vs plain weave

plain weave vs weave

weave and plain weave both are nouns.

weave is a verb but plain weave is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
weave Yes No Yes No
plain weave Yes No No No
As nouns, plain weave is a hyponym of weave; that is, plain weave is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than weave:
  • weave: pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric
  • plain weave: a basic style of weave in which the weft and warp threads intertwine alternately to produce a checkerboard effect
Other hyponyms of weave include check, open weave, taffeta weave, satin weave, twill, twill weave.
weave (noun) plain weave (noun)
pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric a basic style of weave in which the weft and warp threads intertwine alternately to produce a checkerboard effect
weave (verb) plain weave (verb)
interlace by or as if by weaving
create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
sway from side to side
Difference between weave and plain weave

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