Braid ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Braid ( verb )

1. To plait or weave three or more strands of hair or other material together.
2. To weave or plait together three or more strands of hair or other material in order to form a rope or cord.

Origin:

From middle english braiden, from old english brǣdan ("to braid, plait, weave"), from proto-germanic *brēdaną ("to braid, plait"), from proto-indo-european *bhrēd- ("to twist, braid").

Examples:

1. She braided her hair into a long plait.
2. He braided the grass to make a rope.
3. She learned to braid her hair when she was a child.
4. The little girl braided her doll's hair.
5. He braided a few pieces of grass together to make a friendship bracelet for his friend.

(As a noun)

Braid ( noun )

1. To plait or weave three or more strands of hair or other material together.
2. To weave or plait together three or more strands of hair or other material in order to form a rope or cord.

Origin:

From middle english braiden, from old english brǣdan ("to braid, plait, weave"), from proto-germanic *brēdaną ("to braid, plait"), from proto-indo-european *bhrēd- ("to twist, braid").

Examples:

1. She braided her hair into a long plait.
2. He braided the grass to make a rope.
3. She learned to braid her hair when she was a child.
4. The little girl braided her doll's hair.
5. He braided a few pieces of grass together to make a friendship bracelet for his friend.