braid

Meanings

• noun

  A complex arrangement of interwoven strands or ropes, often used for decorative or functional purposes.

  - "She wore a beautiful braid of flowers in her hair."
  - "The fishermen used a braid of rope to secure their catch."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɹeɪd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with braid
bride , tide , side , tide

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Variants

List of all variants of braid that leads to same result
braid , braided , braider , braiders , braiding , braids , box braid , box braids , French braid , French braided , French braiding , French braids , french braid , french braided , french braiding , french braids

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Etymology

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Old English 'breogan' meaning 'to weave'.

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Trivia

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1. A braid can have an infinite number of strands, but it will eventually run out of space to add new strands.

2. The longest braid ever recorded was over 100 feet long and took over 2,000 hours to make.

3. Braids have been used for over 5,000 years, dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

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Related Concepts

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1. plait: Another term for a braid, especially in the UK.

2. French braid: A type of braid where the strands are crossed over each other as they are added to the braid.

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Culture

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In many cultures, braids have been used as a symbol of status, power, and identity. For example, in Africa, intricate braids were worn by royalty and warriors. In literature, braids have appeared in works such as 'The Odyssey' and 'Beowulf'. In music, there is a popular folk song called 'The Braids of Hild'.

How to Memorize "braid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a basket weaved from three long strands of grass or rope. Visualize how the strands are intertwined to create the basket.
   - Visualize a braid being made by adding new strands to an existing braid, and crossing them over the top of the previous strands.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'braid' with the image of a long, intricate hairstyle.
   - Associate the word 'braid' with the image of a rope or cable, used for securing or lifting heavy objects.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a braid is a 'Braid' of strands, interwoven together.
   - Use the acronym 'BRAID' to remember the different parts of a braid: Beginning, Rope, Add, Intertwine, Done.

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