braid
braid Lexical Profile
braid Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A length of hair, fabric, or other flexible material made up of three or more interlaced strands.
"She wore her long dark hair in a single thick braid down her back."
A narrow woven band or ribbon used as decorative trimming on garments, uniforms, or upholstery.
"The general's military uniform was adorned with elaborate gold braid on the shoulders and cuffs."
• verb
To interlace three or more strands of flexible material, such as hair or wire, into a continuous overlapping pattern.
"He learned how to braid heavy ropes while working on the commercial fishing boat."
Word Nuance & Usage
In American English, 'braid' is the standard term for interwoven strands of hair, whereas British English typically uses the word 'plait'.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'bregdan', meaning 'to weave, pull, or move quickly', originating from the Proto-Germanic root '*bregdaną'.
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