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braid

DEFINITIONS OF: braid

1

v make by braiding or interlacing

Synonyms:
lace, plait
Type of:
tissue, weave
create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton

v form or weave into a braid or braids

“braid hair”
Synonyms:
pleach
Antonyms:
unbraid
undo the braids of
Type of:
interweave, weave
interlace by or as if by weaving

v decorate with braids or ribbons

“braid a collar”
Type of:
adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

n a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

Synonyms:
plait, tress, twist
Types:
queue
a braid of hair at the back of the head
pigtail
a plait of braided hair
Type of:
coif, coiffure, hair style, hairdo, hairstyle
the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)

n trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains

Synonyms:
braiding, gold braid
Types:
aglet, aiglet, aiguilette
ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform
soutache
a narrow braid used as a decorative trimming
Type of:
passementerie, trim, trimming
a decoration or adornment on a garment
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