braid

/bɹˈe‍ɪd/

/ˈbɹeɪd/

Braid

a length of hair formed by twisting three or more bands of hair together

synonyms : tress

trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains

synonyms : braiding

to braid

MAIN VERB

to twist two or three strands of hair in a way that forms a single intertwined piece

synonyms : pleach

antonyms : unbraid

make by braiding or interlacing

synonyms : lace

a genus of birds in the order Casuariiformes

synonyms : Dromaius

decorate with braids or ribbons

Examples

1. She had a pretty blond braid that rested on her shoulder.

2. The two sisters had similar hairstyles, both wearing their hair in braids.

3. The story here braids together prime numbers, complex numbers and pi in a very pleasing trio.

4. My mom always braid my hair.