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to braid

to braid

33 2.0
To weave three or more strands of material together
  • verb
  • /breɪd/
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  • Then once you've collected all of that, you just want to braid normally.
  • braid hair
  • braid a beard
  • braid leather strands

So yeah, you're just gonna braid the back of your hair.

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Examples

Synonyms

to weave
vsto braid
62 3.5

To make cloth by crossing threads or to join things into a single piece

means shaping strands into a focused interlaced structure rather than general fabric making
to lace
vsto braid
12 3.9

To twist threads or materials together to make a braid

focuses on creating an interlaced form rather than decorative fabric
to plait
vsto braid
  • UK
2 5.5

To braid hair, thread, or plants by crossing strands together

is the common alternative form for the same interlacing action
to cornrow
vsto braid
1 6.7

To braid hair into narrow, tight rows that lie flat against the scalp

describes the general interlacing action not limited to narrow flat rows
to plat
vsto braid
  • Archaic
8.1

To braid hair, rope, or straw by weaving three strands together

is the same forming action often used as an alternative spelling
to ruddle
vsto braid
  • Archaic
9.9

To twist thin threads or wires together

forms a clear interlaced pattern rather than only twisting strands together
to pleach
vsto braid
  • Archaic
9.9

To weave young tree branches together to make a hedge or arch

applies to interlacing flexible materials generally not only living branches

Antonyms

10 3.5

To separate threads or cords that are twisted together

1 7.1

To take apart hair or thread that is twisted together

1 8.6

To take apart threads that form cloth or a basket

Compounds

1 5.3

A cord of shiny gold thread used to decorate clothes or curtains

How Intricate

to embroider
32 4.2
to lace
12 3.9
weave
35 4.2
to braid
33 2.0
to twist
231 1.7

Surface Forms

braid infinitive
braided past
braided past participle
braiding present participle
braids third person singular

Etymology

Braid as a verb keeps that same idea of 'weaving' or 'plaiting' three or more strands together, whether hair, dough, or thread, so picture your fingers crossing strands into a neat design. So to braid is to join strands by 'weaving' them into a pattern.