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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To prepare for their roles, the actors took three braiding workshops.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025
Like the Beetle, the dangerous bridge threads throughout “Murderland,” braiding the author’s personal story with those of her cast.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025
Visitors can learn about braiding styles and hair-care techniques passed down through generations.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025
There’s a kind of dialectic, dual track of braiding of hope and futility that runs all the way through the book.
From Salon • May 28, 2025
“I’ll just start braiding this fro and tell you random gossip until you’re ready to talk.”
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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