braid

• Ein geflochtenes Band aus Haaren oder anderen Fäden, oder ein geflochtenes Erzeugnis wie eine Borte oder Kordel.

A noun referring to a length of hair, thread, or other material that has been intertwined or plaited together.

1. A2formal

   A hairstyle formed by weaving three or more strands of hair together.

   Zopf

   • She wore her hair in a long braid.
   • The little girl had two braids tied with ribbons.
   • He learned how to make a French braid.

   Synonymepigtailplait

2. B1formal

   A narrow piece of decorative trim or cord used on clothing or upholstery.

   Borte oder Kordel

   • The jacket was decorated with gold braid.
   • She sewed a silk braid along the edge of the curtain.
   • The uniform had intricate braid on the sleeves.

   Synonymeedgingpipingrickracksoutachetrim

• Verb, das das Verflechten von drei oder mehr Strähnen Haar, Fäden, Stoff oder anderem Material zu einem Zopf oder Geflecht bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of interweaving three or more strands of hair, fabric, or other material to form a braid.

1. Weave hairA2formal

   To interweave three or more strands of hair to form a braid.

   Haare flechten

   • She braided her daughter's hair before school.
   • He learned how to braid his own hair from a tutorial.
   • The stylist braided the model's hair into a crown.

   Synonymeinterlaceintertwineplaittwistweave

2. Weave materialB1formal

   To interlace strands of material such as rope, fabric, or thread to create a decorative or functional item.

   Flechten

   • She braided the colorful ribbons into a bracelet.
   • The artisan braided the leather strips to make a belt.
   • They braided the ropes together to form a strong anchor line.

   Synonymeentwineinterlaceinterweavelaceplaittwineweave