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Braid: meaning, definitions and examples

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braid

 

[ breษชd ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

hairstyle

A braid is a complex structure or pattern formed by intertwining three or more strands of hair.

Synonyms

plait, tress, twist

Examples of usage

  • She wore her hair in a long braid down her back.
  • The little girl had beautiful braids adorned with colorful ribbons.
Context #2 | Verb

hairstyling

To braid means to weave together strands of hair to create a pattern or structure.

Synonyms

interlace, plait, twist

Examples of usage

  • She braided her hair before going to the party.
  • Can you braid my hair into a fishtail design?

Translations

Translations of the word "braid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tranรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‹เคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zopf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kepang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ warkocz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ทจใฟ่พผใฟ (amikomi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tresse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trenza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถrgรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋•‹์€ ๋จธ๋ฆฌ (tta-eun meori)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฏูŠู„ุฉ (jadฤซla)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cop

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vrkoฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พซๅญ (biร nzi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pletenica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรฉtta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั€ั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜ (lenti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toxunma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trenza

Etymology

The word 'braid' originated from the Old English word 'bregdan' which meant 'to move quickly'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the intertwining of strands, such as hair. Braids have been a traditional hairstyle in many cultures around the world, often symbolizing beauty, creativity, or cultural identity.

See also: upbraid.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,817, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.