Meaning of the word braid in English

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braid

US /breɪd/

UK /breɪd/

a length of hair or other material made up of three or more interlaced strands

Example:

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She wore her hair in a long braid.

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The rope was made of several strong braids.

Synonym:

plait tress pigtail queue twist

interlace three or more strands of hair or other material to make a braid

Example:

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She learned to braid her own hair.

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Can you help me braid this rope?

Synonym:

plait interlace weave intertwine entwine

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French braid