Synonyms for

Braid

Verb / breɪd / Another word for braid — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to weave together three or more strands of something, typically hair, in a pattern

Synonyms & similar words

unbraid braiding goldbraid pleach twist plait lace tress plait weave twist entwine interlace intertwine lace interweave knot cross tangle net mesh snarl puzzle confuse jumble muddle embroider

Synonyms by register

Formal

interlace weave plait

Informal

tress twist do up

Literary

whorl tressure

Antonyms

unravel untwist disentangle straighten loosen

Common collocations

  • braid hair
  • braid rope
  • braid a cord
  • braid into
  • braid the strands
  • braid a pattern
  • braid a plait

Word family

noun braid
verb braid
adjective braided

Usage note

As a verb, 'braid' refers to the act of interlacing three or more strands. As a noun, it can refer to the resulting woven structure or a single strand within it.

Example sentences

  1. She braided her hair into a crown for the party.
  2. My mom taught me how to braid my little sister's hair.
  3. The baker braided the dough for the bread.
  4. I like to braid my horse's mane for horse shows.
  5. The artist braided different colors of yarn to make a beautiful tapestry.

Quotes

  • Life is not a single strand, but a braid of experiences that creates a tapestry of meaning.
  • Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies, like a braid of hair.
  • Weave me a braid of sweetgrass, elderberry, and rue. Wind it with silver and it will never come loose.

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