braid
/breɪd/
verb
- To weave three or more strands of hair, thread, or other material together.
- She learned to braid her own hair when she was seven.
- Can you braid these ribbons into a pretty pattern?
- The artisan will braid the leather strips into a strong rope.
- To decorate or trim with braid.
- She braided the hem of her dress with silver thread.
- The tailor braided the cuffs of the military jacket.
- They braided the edges of the rug with a contrasting color.
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noun
- A length of hair, thread, or other material made by weaving three or more strands together.
- She wore her hair in a long braid down her back.
- The girl learned to make a simple braid with three ribbons.
- He used a leather braid to decorate the handle of his knife.
- A narrow strip of fabric used as a decorative trim on clothing or upholstery.
- She sewed a colorful braid along the edge of the curtain.
- The uniform had gold braid on the sleeves.
- The jacket was trimmed with a thick wool braid.
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