braid
verb (used with object)
to weave together strips or strands of; plait.
Example Sentences
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In the local hair salon, sporting a mane of thick pink braids, is Providence Maseko.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Ms. Luiselli often braids together fact, fiction, photographs, literary references and even recorded “soundscapes” to tell stories about vulnerable people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
In New York, lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require manufacturers of synthetic braids and hair extensions to disclose all ingredients.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 19, 2026
Her dark hair was in long, thin braids and framed her friendly face.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026
From under her pointy hat fell a cascade of gray braids that she always had done in the colder months, her tight curls loose and flowing whenever it was warm out.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
