braid

[US]/breɪd/
[UK]/breɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a type of hairstyle where the hair is woven into a pattern of strands, a decorative band made by weaving strands together

Phrases & Collocations

hair braid

Example Sentences

gold braid for a uniform

a stream braiding through the woods.

The girls are busy braiding rugs.

The braiding method of the braiding bracket with the inner layer lingulate structure comprises a first braiding and a second braiding.

streams braiding down a valley floor

braided the rags into a strong rope.

braided the ideas into a complex thesis.

finished the jacket by braiding the collar and cuffs.

They wore their hair braided in long pigtails.

She braid the neckline, hem and cuffs of the dress.

Shimmering tressed, braided bright...

Dozens of braids hung thick from the back of her head.

a pastel entitled ‘Girl braiding her hair’.

Eustatic lake level and source change had resulted in intercalation development in braided delta system.

2.Outside surface is mill finish.Reinforcing layer is braid fiber with high retractility.

Fabrics are produced by bonding yarns together in terms of weaving or knitting, lacemaking, braiding or felting.

Premium-grade Assemblies have a silicone-coated steel monocoil jacketing with a Nomex braid for superior strain relief and protection.

Real-world Examples

Short, tiny braids, really long, thick braids.

Source: Idol speaks English fluently.

Is that a...- French braid. Yes.

Source: Our Day This Season 1

My hair's getting so long, you could possibly braid it.

Source: Grandparents' Vocabulary Lesson

Rose sits beside her and strokes her braids to calm her.

Source: Flowers for Algernon

Next you'll want to braid my hair.

Source: Game of Thrones (Season 1)

Years ago she had said that when she married she would braid it in sevens.

Source: Returning Home

The mud slowly rolled off her face, her braids, her T-shirt, her shorts, her legs, and her sneakers.

Source: Magic Tree House

You can braid or plait and it's a noun as well.

Source: Grandparents' Vocabulary Lesson

Fifth, put your hair into braids.

Source: Smart Life Encyclopedia

I kept questioning myself even when I was learning how to braid and starting my own business.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

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