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braid
[ breyd ]
verb (used with object)
- to weave together strips or strands of; plait:
to braid the hair.
- to form by such weaving:
to braid a rope.
- to bind or confine (the hair) with a band, ribbon, etc.
- to trim with braid, as a garment.
noun
- a braided length or plait, especially of hair.
- a hairstyle formed by interweaving three or more strands of hair.
- a narrow, ropelike band formed by plaiting or weaving together several strands of silk, cotton, or other material, used as trimming for garments, drapery, etc.
- a band, ribbon, etc., for binding or confining the hair.
braid
1/ ɪ /
verb
- to interweave several strands of (hair, thread, etc); plait
- to make by such weaving
to braid a rope
- to dress or bind (the hair) with a ribbon, etc
- to decorate with an ornamental trim or border
to braid a skirt
noun
- a length of hair, fabric, etc, that has been braided; plait
- narrow ornamental tape of woven silk, wool, etc
braid
2/ ɪ; bred /
adjective
- broad
adverb
- broadly; frankly
Derived Forms
- ˈ, noun
Other Word Forms
- İ noun
- ɱ-Ļ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of braid1
Word History and Origins
Origin of braid1
Origin of braid2
Example Sentences
"We want the candidates to be natural - whether with braids or straightened hair, it should be their own. Beauty must be raw," Victor Yapobi, president of the Miss Ivory Coast organising committee, told the BBC.
At 22, she is the youngest and arguably the most vocal, energetic and recognizable of the trio, often playing with long pink braids trailing after her.
Despite the long salon visits, braids have always been closely linked to convenience for me.
They entered the stage in a top hat, white sequined leotard, rhinestone heels, sporting a long, thick braid attached to their hair.
That’s when he started using a headband to help keep his braids off his face.
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