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
To prepare for their roles, the actors took three braiding workshops.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025
The focal point of the installation, which hangs on a wall above the couch, is a large portrait of Chandler’s mother braiding her hair as she’s done since she was a little girl.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025
Visitors can learn about braiding styles and hair-care techniques passed down through generations.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025
Kay is braiding Bernice’s hair, and Bernice is flinching, saying “ouch” every five seconds.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
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