English noun: braid | |||
1. | braid (body) a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair | ||
Synonyms | plait, tress, twist | ||
Broader (hypernym) | coif, coiffure, hair style, hairdo, hairstyle | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | pigtail, queue | ||
2. | braid (artifact) trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains | ||
Synonyms | braiding, gold braid | ||
Broader (hypernym) | passementerie, trim, trimming | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | aglet, aiglet, aiguilette, soutache | ||
English verb: braid | |||
1. | braid (creation) make by braiding or interlacing | ||
Samples | Lace a tablecloth. | ||
Synonyms | lace, plait | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | tissue, weave | ||
Domain category | handicraft | ||
2. | braid (contact) decorate with braids or ribbons | ||
Samples | Braid a collar. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament | ||
3. | braid (contact) form or weave into a braid or braids | ||
Samples | Braid hair. | ||
Examples | They braid their hair | ||
Synonyms | pleach | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | interweave, weave | ||
Antonyms | unbraid | ||