Definition & Meaning of "braid"

Braid

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

Dialect

American

British

a decorative trim made from interwoven strands of thread or yarn, often used to embellish garments, cushions, or window treatments

to braid

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

Dialect

American

British

Transitive: to braid hair

Example

She braided her hair into a stylish side braid.

The mother skillfully braided her daughter's hair for school.

to create something by intertwining multiple strands together in a woven pattern

Transitive: to braid strands of a material

to adorn the edges or seams of a garment with a decorative strip of material

Transitive: to braid part of a garment

Example

She decided to braid the hem of her denim jacket with a colorful embroidered braid.

The seamstress carefully braided the cuffs of the blouse with delicate lace trim.

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