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braid

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /breɪd/

Forms: braids, braided

braid means: To cross lengths of hair, string, or similar material over each other to make one joined length.

verb

WEAVE STRANDSB2

To cross lengths of hair, string, or similar material over each other to make one joined length.

  • Can you braid my hair?
  • She braided three ribbons together.
  • He learned to braid leather cords into bracelets.

How to use it: braid something into something (She braided her hair into two long sections.)

Similar words: plait, weave

Common phrases: braid someone’s hair, braid a rope, braid something together

noun

WOVEN STRANDSB2

Lengths of hair or other material crossed over each other to form one length, often for decoration.

  • Her hair was in a long braid.
  • He tied the rope with a small braid.
  • The jacket had gold braid around the sleeves.

Similar words: plait

Common phrases: long braid, hair braid, gold braid

Questions about braid

What does braid mean?

To cross lengths of hair, string, or similar material over each other to make one joined length.

What is braid in other languages?

Türkçe: örmek · Español: trenzar · Français: tresser · Deutsch: flechten · Italiano: intrecciare · 日本語: 編む

How do you pronounce braid?

It is pronounced /breɪd/.

How do you use braid in a sentence?

Can you braid my hair? She braided three ribbons together.

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