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Braid
01
a hairstyle created by interweaving three or more strands of hair into a patterned structure
Dialect
American
American
Examples
She wore her long hair in a single braid down her back.
The girl 's braid came loose after a long day at school.
02
a decorative trim made from interwoven strands of thread or yarn, often used to embellish garments, cushions, or window treatments
Examples
The velvet jacket featured gold braid along the cuffs and collar.
She sewed a narrow braid around the edges of the silk pillowcases.
to braid
01
to twist two or three strands of hair in a way that forms a single intertwined piece
DialectAmerican
AmericanTransitive: to braid hair
Examples
She braided her hair into a stylish side braid.
The mother skillfully braided her daughter's hair for school.
02
to create something by intertwining multiple strands together in a woven pattern
Transitive: to braid strands of a material
Examples
The skilled weaver braided cotton threads into intricate patterns.
In preparation for the festival, she braided colorful ribbons into a festive garland to adorn the parade float.
03
to adorn the edges or seams of a garment with a decorative strip of material
Transitive: to braid part of a garment
Examples
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.
