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
A hair braiding shop is more than a salon, it’s a community center.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025
It was with my editor, Damian Rodriguez, a process of interweaving and braiding those three strands.
From Salon • May 23, 2025
The US non-profit organisation Consumer Reports tested samples from ten of the most popular brands of synthetic braiding hair, and found that all of them contained carcinogens, and in some cases, lead.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025
Nan always went along with my projects, but this rally was worlds different than putting up removable wallpaper or braiding our own rag rugs.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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