braid

8 points English 5 letters Common Commonness #19,264 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

verb

make by braiding or interlacing

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/bɹˈeɪd/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural braids

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains

braiding

a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

plait tress twist

form or weave into a braid or braids

pleach

make by braiding or interlacing

lace

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms

unbraid

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

made afraid paid played stayed trade laid grade maid betrayed blade aid parade wade raid persuade

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Crossword clues

“a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair” wn-def
“make by braiding or interlacing” wn-def
“To start; to awake. Chaucer.” web-def

Anagrams

rabid

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Words you can make from BRAID

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