braid´like´

braid´like´
braid1 «brayd», noun, verb.
–n.
1. a band formed by weaving together three or more strands of hair, ribbon, straw, or the like; plait: »

She wore her hair in two long braids.

2. a narrow band of fabric used to rim or bind clothing: »

The general's uniform was trimmed with gold braid.

3. a band or string for confining the hair: »

A chain of gold ye shall not lack nor braid to bind your hair (Scott).

[< verb]
–v.t.
1. to weave or wind together (three or more strands of hair, cord, or the like); intertwine; plait: »

She can braid her own hair.

2. to make by braiding: »

to braid rugs.

3. to trim or bind with braid: »

to braid an apron.

4. to confine (the hair) with a band or ribbon.
–v.i.
to weave; crisscross: »

water braiding downstream. Read it before you go…to the Caribbean, or braiding through Mexico (Charles Poore).

[< Old English bregdan]
braid´er, noun.
braid´like´, adjective.
braid2 «brayd», adjective.
Scottish. broad.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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