English dictionary
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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 | ||
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