Weft

Pronunciation: /wɛft/

Definitions of weft

noun the horizontal threads interlaced through the warp in a woven fabric

Example Sentences

A1 The weft of the fabric is the horizontal threads.

A2 The weft and warp threads are woven together to create the fabric.

B1 The weft of the carpet is made of a soft, plush material.

B2 The weft of the tapestry is intricately woven with colorful threads.

C1 The weft of the silk scarf is finely spun and delicate.

C2 The weft of the handmade rug is expertly crafted with precision and skill.

Examples of weft in a Sentence

formal The weft of the fabric is carefully woven to create a strong and durable material.

informal I accidentally snagged the weft of my sweater on a nail.

slang That weft of hair looks so natural, I couldn't even tell it was extensions.

figurative The weft of our friendship is built on trust and mutual respect.

Grammatical Forms of weft

• past tense: wefted
• plural: wefts
• comparative: more weft
• superlative: most weft
• present tense: weft
• future tense: will weft
• perfect tense: have wefted
• continuous tense: is wefting
• singular: weft
• positive degree: weft
• infinitive: to weft
• gerund: wefting
• participle: wefted

Origin and Evolution of weft

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'weft' originated from the Old English word 'wefta' which means 'that which is woven'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'weft' has retained its original meaning of the crosswise threads in a woven fabric, but has also been used metaphorically to describe something that runs or flows in a similar manner.