v. t. | 1. | |
1. | To weave, interlace, or entwine together, as three or more strands or threads; to form into a braid; to plait. | |
2. | To mingle, or to bring to a uniformly soft consistence, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in some culinary operations. | |
3. | To reproach. [Obs.] See Upbraid. | |
n. | 1. | A plait, band, or narrow fabric formed by intertwining or weaving together different strands. |
2. | A narrow fabric, as of wool, silk, or linen, used for binding, trimming, or ornamenting dresses, etc. | |
1. | ||
1. | A quick motion; a start. | |
2. | A fancy; freak; caprice. | |
v. i. | 1. | To start; to awake. |
a. | 1. | Deceitful. |
Noun | 1. | ![]() |
2. | braid - trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains Synonyms: braiding, gold braid | |
Verb | 1. | braid - make by braiding or interlacing; "lace a tablecloth" |
2. | braid - decorate with braids or ribbons; "braid a collar" | |
3. | braid - form or weave into a braid or braids; "braid hair" Synonyms: pleach Antonyms: unbraid - undo the braids of; "unbraid my hair" |