braid /ˈbred/
辮子,穗帶(vt.)編成辮,鑲邊
Braid v. t. [imp. & p. p. Braided; p. pr. & vb. n. Braiding.]
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.
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, n.
1. A quick motion; a start. [Obs.]
2. A fancy; freak; caprice. [Obs.]
Braid v. i. To start; to awake. [Obs.]
Braid, a. Deceitful. [Obs.]
Since Frenchmen are so braid,
Marry that will, I live and die a maid. --Shak.
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braid
n 1: a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair [syn: plait,
tress, twist]
2: trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains [syn: gold
braid, braiding]
v 1: make by braiding or interlacing; "lace a tablecloth" [syn: lace,
plait]
2: decorate with braids or ribbons; "braid a collar"
3: form or weave into a braid or braids; "braid hair" [syn: pleach]
[ant: unbraid]