natte — meaning in English

English meaning

• braid verb To weave three or more strands of hair, thread, or rope together.
• mat noun A flat piece of material laid on a floor to wipe feet, protect a surface, or decorate.
• queue noun A line of people or vehicles waiting their turn, served in the order they arrived.

Senses

natte is used for these senses in English:

• braid A weave of three or more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration. [from 16th c.]
• mat A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.
• pigtail (now, especially) Either of a pair of braids or tails worn on the sides of the head.
• queue (now, _, historical) A men's hairstyle with a braid or ponytail at the back of the head, such as that worn by men in Imperial China. [from 18th c.]

braid — full definition

1. verb To weave three or more strands of hair, thread, or rope together.
2. noun A length of hair, thread, or fiber woven together in interlacing strands.

mat — full definition

1. noun A flat piece of material laid on a floor to wipe feet, protect a surface, or decorate.
2. noun A small pad placed under a hot dish or drink to protect a surface.
3. verb To tangle into a thick, dense clump.

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