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braid

[ breyd ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to weave together strips or strands of; plait:

    to braid the hair.

  2. to form by such weaving:

    to braid a rope.

  3. to bind or confine (the hair) with a band, ribbon, etc.
  4. to trim with braid, as a garment.


noun

  1. a braided length or plait, especially of hair.
  2. a hairstyle formed by interweaving three or more strands of hair.
  3. 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.
  4. a band, ribbon, etc., for binding or confining the hair.

braid

1

/ ²ú°ù±ðɪ»å /

verb

  1. to interweave several strands of (hair, thread, etc); plait
  2. to make by such weaving

    to braid a rope

  3. to dress or bind (the hair) with a ribbon, etc
  4. to decorate with an ornamental trim or border

    to braid a skirt

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a length of hair, fabric, etc, that has been braided; plait
  2. narrow ornamental tape of woven silk, wool, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

braid

2

/ ²ú°ù±ðɪ»å; bred /

adjective

  1. broad
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. broadly; frankly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ²ú°ù²¹¾±»å±ð°ù, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²ú°ù²¹¾±»åİù noun
  • ·É±ð±ô±ô-²ú°ù²¹¾±»åĻå adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of braid1

First recorded before 950; Middle English braiden, breiden (verb), Old English bregdan “to move quickly, move to and fro, weaveâ€; cognate with Old Norse bregtha, Dutch breien
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of braid1

Old English bregdan to move suddenly, weave together; compare Old Norse bregtha , Old High German brettan to draw a sword

Origin of braid2

Scot variant of broad
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Example Sentences

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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.

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Despite the long salon visits, braids have always been closely linked to convenience for me.

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They entered the stage in a top hat, white sequined leotard, rhinestone heels, sporting a long, thick braid attached to their hair.

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That’s when he started using a headband to help keep his braids off his face.

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How wonderful to be blessed to get my hair done,’†said Martin, 60, who got her hair washed and blow-dried, dyed black and braided down in a protective style so she can wear wigs.

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