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Definitions

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

  1. n. Braided embroidery or trim.
  2. n. Braids considered as a group.

Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

  1. n. The act of making or attaching braids.
  2. n. Braids collectively.

Wiktionary

  1. v. present participle of braid.
  2. n. A braided trimming used as decoration on clothes or curtains

GNU Webster's 1913

  1. n. The act of making or using braids.
  2. n. Braids, collectively; trimming.

WordNet 3.0

  1. n. trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains

Examples

  • “The other night one of the little girls (5 years old) tried to begin braiding part of my hair-no such luck but it was entertaining.”

    Archive 2008-11-01

  • “Recognition and acknowledgement of unique arts practices of women of color, for example, African hair braiding, which is an art form as well as a hair care practice, and the ancient art of hula and the making of poi which are unique Hawaiian cultural traditions.”

    Justice 4 All Includes Women of Color: PLATFORM RECOMMENDATIONS TO SENATOR BARACK OBAMA

  • “When shaping techinques are called for, such as braiding a loaf, photos showing the steps accompany the instructions.”

    Peter Reinhart’s Artisan Breads Every Day | Baking Bites

  • “They were also given new dresses and encouraged to participate in traditionally feminine grooming activities, such as braiding each other's hair.”

    September 2009

  • “The same remarks that apply to music, drawing, &c, apply to a variety of things, that may be acquired at little or no expense – such as braiding straw, working muslin, doing rug-work, &c.”

    The Mother's Book

  • “Re: "braiding," this is a simple feature of parallel electric currents in plasma.”

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories

  • “While textiles can be found in the "iChange" in their original form in other areas, they are newly interpreted on seats and cargo floor using various refinement techniques such as braiding and gathering and a combination of both.”

    Autoblog

  • “And without new saplings and their fortifying root-systems, the rivers began to erode their banks, eventually channelizing and "braiding" as they spread out along the newly-unstable valley floors.”

    Crosscut

  • “Starting with slouchy, we found the Derek Alexander Leather Large Open Top Hobo With Braided Straps ($159.20, eBags. com) that's perfect for everyday use with of-the-season detailing such as braiding and fringe.”

    The Bag Snob: Reviews of Designer Handbags, Authentic Designer Purses, and Leather Bags

  • “But the Discovery Communications Inc. channel will offer a different take from news channels, she said, braiding the science of the rescue with the human drama of men trying to survive a half-mile underground: "We 're going to be focusing on the rescue and keeping the guys alive.”

    The Wall Street Journal: Broadcasters, Publishers Seek New Angles on the Drama

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