Braid

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • v. To interweave three or more strands, strips, or lengths of in a diagonally overlapping pattern: braided the rags into a strong rope.
  • v. To create (something) by such interweaving: braid a rug.
  • v. To style (the hair) by such interweaving.
  • v. To mingle (discrete elements, for example) as if by such interweaving: braided the ideas into a complex thesis.
  • v. To decorate or edge (something) with a trim of interwoven strands: finished the jacket by braiding the collar and cuffs.
  • v. To fasten or decorate (hair) with a band or ribbon.
  • verb-intransitive. To flow, twist, or wind as if interwoven: a stream braiding through the woods.
  • n. A braided segment or length, as of hair, fabric, or fiber.
  • n. Ornamental cord or ribbon, used especially for decorating or edging fabrics.
  • n. A ribbon or band used to fasten the hair.
  • n. Slang Naval officers of high rank.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • v. (transitive) To make a sudden movement with, to jerk.
  • v. (intransitive) To start into motion.
  • v. To weave together, intertwine (strands of fibers, ribbons, etc.); to arrange (hair) in braids.
  • adj. deceitful
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • v. To weave, interlace, or entwine together, as three or more strands or threads; to form into a braid; to plait.
  • v. To mingle, or to bring to a uniformly soft consistence, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in some culinary operations.
  • v. To reproach. [Obs.] See Upbraid.
  • n. A plait, band, or narrow fabric formed by intertwining or weaving together different strands.
  • n. A narrow fabric, as of wool, silk, or linen, used for binding, trimming, or ornamenting dresses, etc.
  • n. A quick motion; a start.
  • n. A fancy; freak; caprice.
  • verb-intransitive. To start; to awake.
  • adj. Deceitful.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • To take, draw, pull, or snatch quickly; reach; throw; cast; brandish.
  • To weave by passing three or more strands, strips, or lines of over and under each other alternately; plait; interlace: as, to braid the hair, straw, tape, etc.
  • To form by braiding; interweave the material of in strands or strips: as, to braid a straw hat or a rug.
  • In domestic econ., to beat and blend, as soft substances, particularly to press them with a spoon through a sieve.
  • To upbraid; reproach.
  • To move quickly; start; rush.
  • To start suddenly (out of sleep); awake.
  • To nauseate; desire to vomit.
  • To be like; resemble in appearance or character.
  • n. A quick motion; a start.
  • n. A moment.
  • n. A turn (of work); a job.
  • n. A trick; deception.
  • n. Any plaited band or fillet. Specifically—
  • n. A wicker guard for protecting trees newly grafted.
  • Deceitful; crafty.
  • Broad.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • v. make by braiding or interlacing
  • v. form or weave into a braid or braids
  • n. a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
  • v. decorate with braids or ribbons
  • n. trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
  • Verb Form
    braided    braiding    braids   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    weave    tissue    interweave    grace    decorate    beautify    ornament    adorn    embellish   
    Cross Reference
    Variant
    upbraid   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    plait    start    fancy    freak    caprice    awake    deceitful    pleat    brede    plaiting   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Blade    Cade    Crusade    Dade    Jade    Kincaid    Slade    Wade    ade    afraid   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    curl    ribbon    lace    beard    knot    strand    tunic    collar    stocking    cord