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Braid has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

"She spent an hour perfecting her intricate braid before leaving for the wedding."

2

trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains

"She decided to add a red braid to the hem of her winter coat for extra warmth and style."

3

A sudden movement; a jerk, a wrench.

"He suddenly braid his arm to avoid falling off the horse."

Verb
1

make by braiding or interlacing

"lace a tablecloth"

2

decorate with braids or ribbons

"braid a collar"

3

form or weave into a braid or braids

"braid hair"

4

To make a sudden movement with, to jerk.

"The horse suddenly braided its neck when it felt the rider's hand tighten on the reins."

Adjective
1

Deceitful.

"The salesman braided his way into our trust by lying about the car's history until we signed the contract."

Example Sentences
"lace a tablecloth" verb
"braid a collar" verb
"braid hair" verb
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Origin

The word "braid" comes from Old English, where it originally meant to pull, shake, or weave things together. Its earliest roots trace back to a Proto-Indo-European term meaning to shine or shimmer.

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