braiding
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- noun
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trenzado
- The flexible fabrics, bags, and matting showcase several styles of weaving and braiding.
- hair braiding
Examples
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The dress was beautifully adorned with braiding along the edges, giving it an elegant look.
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"Steffie pauses in her braiding, her hands holding the blonde strands of Taj's hair like reins.
Fiction book (1998) -
We now turn to a discussion of the regulation of the hair braiding occupation.
Academic text (2018) -
Significant changes in the regulation of hair braiding have come about as a result of both legislation and litigation.
Academic text (2018) -
And I do that with kumihimo braiding, thinking about it and not thinking about it.
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We're going to cut that and add some of this braiding mousse and stuff.
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The word for knitting (rmek) is also used for the braiding of women's hair.
Academic text (1994) -
An Islamic influence is displayed in the star and crescent motifs and in the interlaced braiding.
Academic text (1995) -
She chose a coat with colorful braiding that added a unique touch to her outfit.
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The upholstery was enhanced by intricate braiding, making the furniture stand out in the room.
Synonyms
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A long narrow strip of fabric used for tying, decorating, or carrying ink in machines
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A decorative edge of threads or tassels that hangs from something
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A narrow decorative band made from twisted threads or ribbon used on clothes
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A narrow cord sewn into clothing or cushion seams as decoration
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Decoration made by sewing small beads onto clothing or accessories
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Decorative designs made by sewing or stringing beads together
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A cord of shiny gold thread used to decorate clothes or curtains
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A narrow decorative braid used to finish the edge of clothes or furniture
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A handmade decorative cloth made by twisting thread wound on small wooden spools around pins on a pillow
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Decorative sewing done with a needle and thread
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Work made by sewing or knitting to make patterns on cloth like a quilt
A narrow, flat braid used to decorate clothes or furniture
A decorative braid used on coats or jackets
A thin strip of fabric sewn into an edge for decoration or strength
A kind of handmade lace with simple shapes and braided edges
Decorative cloth made by twisting and braiding thread on a cushion marked with pins
Decorative sewing where threads are pulled out of the cloth to make lace patterns
A decorative stitch you make by pulling out threads near a cloth edge and sewing the remaining threads together
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Etymology
The word braiding comes from the old word braid, which means 'to twist or weave strands together', like when you make a hair braid or a rope. So braiding is a decorative trimming made by weaving threads or strips together.