weaver
UK: ˈwiːvə | US: ˈwiːvər
n. a person who weaves fabric or baskets
n. (figurative) someone who creates or constructs something skillfully
The word "weaver" originates from Old English wefan ("to weave"), which traces back to Proto-Germanic webaną. The suffix "-er" (from Old English -ere) denotes a person performing an action. Thus, "weaver" literally means "one who weaves." The verb "weave" itself evokes the image of interlacing threads, a craft central to human civilization since ancient times.
The weaver skillfully turned threads into a beautiful tapestry.
In the village, the weaver was respected for his intricate designs.
She learned to be a weaver from her grandmother.
The spider, a natural weaver, spun an elaborate web.
As a storyteller, he was a weaver of tales that captivated audiences.