braiding

Meanings

• verb

  The act of weaving three or more strands of material together, typically by crossing them in a particular pattern.

  - "She was skilled at braiding her long hair."
  - "The children enjoyed making friendship bracelets through braiding."

• noun

  A decorative braid or plait.

  - "The intricate braid adorned her wedding gown."
  - "He wore a thick, leather braiding on his belt."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with braiding
brain , rain , chain , pain

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Variants

List of all variants of braiding that leads to same result
braiding , braidings , braid , braided , braider , braiders , 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 'brecan' meaning 'to twist, plait'.

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Trivia

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1. Braiding was used as a form of currency in some ancient civilizations.

2. The Guinness World Record for the longest braid is over 28 kilometers long.

3. Braiding is a popular activity in many cultures and is often used as a bonding experience, such as during the process of making a 'friendship braid'.

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Related Concepts

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1. plaiting: A synonym for braiding, meaning the act of weaving three or more strands together.

2. French braid: A type of braid where the new strand is added from the outside, creating a smooth, continuous braid.

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Culture

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Braiding has been practiced for thousands of years and is found in various cultures around the world. It has been used for functional purposes such as creating clothing, baskets, and mats, as well as for decorative and symbolic purposes.

How to Memorize "braiding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine three strands of material in your hands. Cross one strand over another to create a new pattern. Repeat this process to create a braid.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'braiding' with the image of a plaited mat or basket.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Braid, Right, Left, Over' to remember the pattern of crossing strands in a braid.

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