braid braid /ˈbreɪd/

noun

1. () A hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair  ( plait , tress , twist , braid )
   a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
    She wore her hair in a neat French plait
   She wore her hair in a neat French plait
   
   
2. Trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains  ( braid , braiding , gold braid )
   trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
   
   

verb

1. () (handicraft) make by braiding or interlacing  ( lace , plait , braid )
   (handicraft) make by braiding or interlacing
    Lace a tablecloth
   lace a tablecloth
   
2. Form or weave into a braid or braids  ( braid , pleach )
   form or weave into a braid or braids
    Braid hair
   braid hair
   
3. Decorate with braids or ribbons  ( braid )
   decorate with braids or ribbons
    Braid a collar
   braid a collar