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Definition of Braids

Braid
Braid Braid, n. 1. A plait, band, or narrow fabric formed by intertwining or weaving together different strands. A braid of hair composed of two different colors twined together. --Scott. 2. A narrow fabric, as of wool, silk, or linen, used for binding, trimming, or ornamenting dresses, etc.
Braid
Braid Braid (br[=a]d), v. t. [imp. &. p. p. Braided; p. pr. & vb. n. Braiding.] [OE. braiden, breiden, to pull, reach, braid, AS. bregdan to move to and fro, to weave; akin. to Icel. breg[eth]a, D. breiden to knit, OS. bregdan to weave, OHG. brettan to brandish. Cf. Broid.] 1. To weave, interlace, or entwine together, as three or more strands or threads; to form into a braid; to plait. Braid your locks with rosy twine. --Milton. 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. --Shak.
Braid
Braid Braid, n. [Cf.Icel. breg?a to move quickly.] 1. A quick motion; a start. [Obs.] --Sackville. 2. A fancy; freak; caprice. [Obs.] --R. Hyrde.
Braid
Braid Braid, a. [AS. br[ae]d, bred, deceit; akin to Icel. brag[eth] trick, AS. bredan, bregdan, to braid, knit, (hence) to knit a net, to draw into a net, i. e., to deceive. See Braid, v. t.] Deceitful. [Obs.] Since Frenchmen are so braid, Marry that will, I live and die a maid. --Shak.
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Braid Braid v. i. To start; to awake. [Obs.] --Chaucer.

Meaning of Braids from wikipedia

- style. Cornrows: Braids that are braided close to the scalp in straight or intricate patterns. Knotless Braids: A variation of box braids, starting with...
- multiple French braids may be created, each in its own section. One unique feature about the French braid is that an individual can braid their own hair...
- been used for years. This style of braiding comes from the Eembuvi braids of Namibia or the chin-length bob braids of the women of the Nile Valley from...
- Braids (also referred to as plaits) are a complex hairstyle formed by interlacing three or more strands of hair. Braiding has been used to style and ornament...
- from Canada Braided, a Canadian singing ensemble The Braids, a duo known for their 1996 cover of "Bohemian Rhapsody" Braid (surname) Braids, a character...
- of n-braids (e.g. under ambient isotopy), and whose group operation is composition of braids (see § Introduction). Example applications of braid groups...
- jewelry is then added to the braids. Many celebrities such Bo Derek, Alicia Keys, and Cicely Tyson have worn the famous Fulani braids. Les mots du patrimoine :...
- but may resemble, box braids, Dutch braids, melon coiffures, and other forms of plaited hair, and are typically tighter than braids used in other cultures...
- Braids (formerly stylized as BRAIDS) is a Canadian art rock band originating from Calgary, Alberta and based in Montréal, Québec for most of their career...
- Crochet braids, also known as latch hook braids, are techniques for braiding hair that involve crocheting synthetic hair extensions to a person's natural...