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Braid
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BRAYD
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Simple meaning
What does Braid mean?
A braid is hair or material woven together.
Dictionary definition
A length of hair, rope, or other material woven together; to braid means to weave strands together.
Example sentences
Braid in a sentence
easy
She wore her hair in a braid.
medium
Mom helped braid the ribbon into the ponytail.
hard
The sailor made a strong braid from three pieces of rope.
Synonyms
Words like Braid
plaitUse as another word for a braid.
weaveUse when joining strands together.
Antonyms
Opposite words
untangleUse when separating strands instead of weaving them.
loose hairHair that is not braided or tied.
Word family
Braid word family
Base word
braid
noun
braids
More than one braid.
adjective
braided
Woven into a braid.
verb
braiding
Weaving strands together.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does braid mean?
A braid is made by weaving strands of hair or material together.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to braid?
Plait is another word for braid.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses braid correctly?
A braid can be tied with a ribbon after hair or strands are woven together.
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