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- pronunciation:
- breId
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
braids, braiding, braided |
definition 1: |
to weave together three or more strands or strips of (hair, cloth, or the like), forming one narrow, ropelike length; plait.
- synonyms:
- plait, plat
- similar words:
- cornrow, entwine, interlace, intertwine, interweave, twine, weave
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definition 2: |
to create by such interweaving.
- synonyms:
- plait
- similar words:
- twine
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definition 3: |
to decorate or edge with ribbon or braid.
- synonyms:
- edge
- similar words:
- border, decorate, trim
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related words: |
coiffure, lace, twist |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a narrow, ropelike length of hair, cloth, or the like made by braiding.
- synonyms:
- plait, plat
- similar words:
- twist
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definition 2: |
a narrow strip of cloth used for decorating or edging.
- similar words:
- fringe, ribbon, rickrack
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related words: |
band, border, coiffure, lock, twine |
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derivation: |
braider (n.) |
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