noun
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braids collectively
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work done in braid
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a piece of braid
Etymology
Origin of braiding
Example Sentences
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“I’ll do a long twist of lemon, lime and either orange or grapefruit and braid them together, like you’re braiding hair,” Caporale says.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026
He glanced a moment at his mother, 60-year-old Bouthaina Warda, who was braiding his daughter’s hair, then turned to look at the coastal highway heading northward to Gaza City.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025
Lives are altered as the salon workers go about their day braiding the hair of customers who range from docile and caring to feisty and acrimonious.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025
Visitors can learn about braiding styles and hair-care techniques passed down through generations.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025
“Make sure you’re braiding it tight,” Janie said, “so it’s really wavy.”
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
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