Meaning & Definition of word "Braid"

Braid

/breɪd/

1. A length of hair or other material made by intertwining strands.
- Example: She wore her hair in a long braid down her back.
2. A similar intertwining of any flexible materials.
- Example: The artist used a braid of colored threads to embellish the canvas.

1. To interlace three or more strands of hair, fibers, or other materials.
- Example: She decided to braid her daughter's hair for the school event.
2. To form (something) by interweaving strands.
- Example: The craftsman will braid the ropes to make them stronger.
3. To create a braid pattern in fabric or other materials.
- Example: He learned how to braid leather to make beautiful belts.

Middle English 'braiden', from Old English 'brægd', meaning 'to weave, to twist'.

braid of hair:

A hairstyle where hair strands are woven together.

braid someone:

To style or arrange someone's hair into braids.

plait:

A form of braid made from hair or other materials.

twist:

To interleave strands, often as part of braiding.

Meaning: To braid hair in a very intricate or artistic way.

Example Sentence: She totally braided up her hair for the concert.

Meaning: To style something in a creative or complicated manner.

Example Sentence: He braided that project with so many cool ideas!