braided
ˈbreɪdɪd
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Definition of braided - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
hairplaited or woven together
  • She wore her hair in a braided style.
interwoven plaited twisted
2.
streamTECH.divided into several channelsTECH.
  • The braided river flowed through the valley.
entwined interwoven plaited
3.
clothingdecorated with braid
  • The jacket had a braided trim.
interwoven plaited
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belt made from interwoven strands for flexible sizing
She wore a braided belt with her jeans.

Origin of braided

English, braid (to weave)

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hairstyle
length of hair that has been braided
style
having a braided appearance or structure
appearance
hairstyle with matted or braided hair sections
braided
formed into plaits or braids
pachira aquatica
tree with braided trunk and large leaves
scouting
braided ring to hold a neckerchief
military
decorative braided cord with metal tips on uniforms
riding gear
long braided lash, often makes a sharp crack

Examples of braided in a sentence

  • The doll had braided hair down to its waist.
  • The hikers crossed a braided stream on their journey.
  • A braided channel formed after the heavy rains.
  • Her dress was beautifully braided along the sleeves.
  • The curtains had a braided edge that added elegance.

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  1. French:tressé, ramifié, ...
  2. German:geflochten, verziert, ...
  3. Italian:intrecciato, ...
  4. Spanish:trenzado, con trenza, ...
  5. Portuguese:trançado, ramificado, ...
  6. Chinese:编织的, 分叉的, ...
  7. Japanese:編んだ, 分岐した, ...
  8. Arabic:مَضْفُور, مُتَشَعِّب, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָלוּעַ, מְעוּטָר בְּצַמָּה, ...
  10. Russian:заплетенный, разветвлённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заплетений, розгалужений, ...
  12. Hindi:गूँथा हुआ, विभाजित, ...
braid
breɪd
braid: length of hair that has been braided
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Definition of braid - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
hairstylelength of hair that has been braided
  • Her braid hung down her back.
plait tress
2.
craftweave of three or more strands
  • She wore a braid in her hair.
interlace plait twist
3.
electronicsTECH.stranded wire composed of smaller wiresTECH.
  • The cable was protected by a metal braid.
cable cord

Adjective

interwoven designmade of interwoven strands
  • She wore a braid belt with her dress.
plaited twisted woven

Verb

tr.
1.
hairstylinginterweave strands of hair or thread
  • She decided to braid her long hair.
plait twist weave
2.
ornamentdecorate with ornamental trim or border
  • The dress was braided with gold trim.
adorn decorate trim
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  • braid: length of hair that has been braided
    length of hair that has been braided
  • braid: weave of three or more strands
    weave of three or more strands
  • braid: stranded wire composed of smaller wires
    stranded wire composed of smaller wires
  • braid: narrow ornamental tape of woven material
    narrow ornamental tape of woven material
  • braid: unique set of crossings in topology
    unique set of crossings in topology

Expressions with braid

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decorative trim made of gold-colored thread
The uniform was adorned with gold braid.

Origin of braid

Old English, bregdan (to move quickly)

Examples of braid in a sentence

  • The intricate braid took hours to complete.
  • A colorful braid adorned the festival goer's hair.
  • The technician examined the braid for any damage.
  • A copper braid was used for grounding.
  • The uniform had a braid on the shoulder.
  • She admired the intricate braid on the curtain.

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  1. French:tresse, tressé, ...
  2. German:Zopf, geflochten, ...
  3. Italian:treccia, intrecciato, ...
  4. Spanish:trenza, tejido, ...
  5. Portuguese:trança, trançado, ...
  6. Chinese:辫子, 交织的, ...
  7. Japanese:三つ編み, 編まれた, ...
  8. Arabic:ضَفِيرَة, مَجْدُول, ...
  9. Hebrew:צַמָּה, קָלוּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:коса, сплетенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:коса, сплетений, ...
  12. Hindi:चोटी, गूँथा हुआ, ...
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