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braid Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A length of hair, fabric, or other flexible material made up of three or more interlaced strands.
Usage Example
"She wore her long dark hair in a single thick plait down her back."
Strongest
plait
Strong
pigtail
Weak
tress
• verb (Context 2)
To interlace three or more strands of flexible material, such as hair or wire, into a continuous overlapping pattern.
Usage Example
"He learned how to plait heavy ropes while working on the commercial fishing boat."
Strongest
plait
interlace
Strong
weave
entwine
• noun (Context 3)
A narrow woven band or ribbon used as decorative trimming on garments, uniforms, or upholstery.
Usage Example
"The general's military uniform was adorned with elaborate gold trimming on the shoulders and cuffs."
Strong
trimming
ribbon
Weak
fringe
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Braid. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/braid