verb
weave
To move repeatedly from side to side.
The cyclist weaves around the potholes.
Etymology
Weaving moves threads alternately through other threads. The motion sense applies that repeated lateral pattern to a moving person or object.
More examples
- The runner weaved through the crowd.
- They are weaving between obstacles.
- The vehicle weaved from side to side.
Forms
weave · weaves · weaved · weaving
Similar words
- swerve
- A sudden change of direction rather than repeated side-to-side movement.
- zigzag
- Follows more sharply alternating turns.