verb
braid
brayd
verb
1
To weave three or more strands of hair, thread, or rope together.
"She braided her daughter's hair before school."
"The rope was braided from several thinner strands for extra strength."
noun
1
A length of hair, thread, or fiber woven together in interlacing strands.
"Her hair was pulled back into a single thick braid."
"The uniform had gold braid along the sleeve."
How to Use Braid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo interweave strands (usually hair) into a plaited pattern, or the plait itself.
UK vs US
British English often uses "plait" for hair where American English uses "braid."
Common pairings
braid her hair
french braid
a braid of rope
Word Forms
more braid comparative, braided past tense, braids plural, braids plural, braids singular, most braid superlative
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Etymology
From Old English bregdan, meaning to move quickly, weave, or pull, related to words for jerking or flashing motion.