Definition of Braid

1. Verb. Make by braiding or interlacing. "Lace a tablecloth"

Exact synonyms: Lace, Plait
Category relationships: Handicraft
Generic synonyms: Tissue, Weave
Derivative terms: Lace, Plait, Plaiter

2. Noun. A hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair.
Exact synonyms: Plait, Tress, Twist
Generic synonyms: Coif, Coiffure, Hair Style, Hairdo, Hairstyle
Specialized synonyms: Queue, Pigtail
Derivative terms: Plait, Twist

3. Verb. Decorate with braids or ribbons. "Braid a collar"

4. Noun. Trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains.
Exact synonyms: Braiding, Gold Braid
Specialized synonyms: Aglet, Aiglet, Aiguilette, Soutache
Generic synonyms: Passementerie, Trim, Trimming

5. Verb. Form or weave into a braid or braids. "They braid their hair "; "Braid hair"
Exact synonyms: Pleach
Generic synonyms: Interweave, Weave
Antonyms: Unbraid

Definition of Braid

1. v. t. To weave, interlace, or entwine together, as three or more strands or threads; to form into a braid; to plait.

2. n. A plait, band, or narrow fabric formed by intertwining or weaving together different strands.

3. n. A quick motion; a start.

4. v. i. To start; to awake.

5. a. Deceitful.

Definition of Braid

1. Verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To make a sudden movement with, to jerk. ¹

2. Verb. (archaic) (intransitive) To start into motion. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To weave together, intertwine (strands of fibers, ribbons, etc.); to arrange (hair) in braids. ¹

4. Noun. (obsolete) A sudden movement; a jerk, a wrench. (defdate 11th-17th c.) ¹

5. Noun. A weave of three or more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Braid

1. to weave together [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Braid

bragworthy
brah
brahma
brahmadanda
brahmadandas
brahmaness
brahmanesses
brahmani
brahmans
brahmas
brahmin
brahminic
brahminical
brahmo-somaj
brahmoism
braid (current term)
braide
braided
braider
braiders
braidest
braiding
braidings
braidlike
braids
braies
brail
brailed
brailing
braille

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