nounπShareA sudden movement; a jerk, a wrench."The sudden braid of the dog's leash as it chased a squirrel nearly pulled the child off her feet. "actionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA weave of three or more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration."Here are a few options, ordered from simplest to more complex: My sister wears her hair in a long braid. The girl's braid was decorated with colorful beads. She added a silk ribbon to her braid for the wedding. " appearancestylecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stranded wire composed of a number of smaller wires twisted together"The electrician used a thick braid of copper wire to connect the new lights. "technicalelectronicsmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tubular sheath made of braided strands of metal placed around a central cable for shielding against electromagnetic interference."The electrical technician carefully wrapped the braid around the cable to prevent interference during the experiment. "materialtechnologyelectronicssignalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fancy; freak; caprice."Her decision to quit her stable job and travel the world on a whim was quite a braid. "mindcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a sudden movement with, to jerk."The horse braided its legs as it stumbled and fell. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo start into motion."The teacher braided the students into a line for the assembly. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo weave together, intertwine (strands of fibers, ribbons, etc.); to arrange (hair) in braids."Example Sentence: "Every morning, my mom helps me braid my hair for school." "appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mix, or make uniformly soft, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in preparing food."To make the dough smooth, I need to braid the butter and flour together completely. "foodutensilprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reproach; to upbraid."My mother would braid me if I didn't finish my homework. "attitudelanguagewordcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDeceitful."His promises about helping with the project were a braid, a false effort to gain our trust. "charactermoralnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
