Usage Note
Weber is a craftsperson who weaves cloth or textiles on a loom (Webstuhl). Historically widespread, today it covers both industrial textile workers and traditional hand-weavers. Feminine: Weberin. The verb is weben. Also a very common German surname.
Examples
"Die Weberin stellte bunte Teppiche in Handarbeit her."
Natural Translation
The weaver produced colourful rugs by hand.
Literal Translation
The weaver produced colourful carpets in handwork.
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