Thesaurus: braid

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1. v. t. To weave, interlace, or entwine together, as three or more strands or threads; to form into a braid; to plait.
2. v. t. To mingle, or to bring to a uniformly soft consistence, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in some culinary operations.
3. v. t. To reproach. [Obs.] See Upbraid.
4. n. A plait, band, or narrow fabric formed by intertwining or weaving together different strands.
5. n. A narrow fabric, as of wool, silk, or linen, used for binding, trimming, or ornamenting dresses, etc.
6. n. A quick motion; a start.
7. n. A fancy; freak; caprice.
8. v. i. To start; to awake.
9. v. t. Deceitful.
10. n. a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
11. n. trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
12. v. make by braiding or interlacing