/breɪd/
braid
BrE /breɪd/
NAmE /breɪd/
[U]
thin coloured rope that is used to decorate furniture and military uniforms
The general’s uniform was trimmed with gold braid.
(especially NAmE) (BrE also plait) [C]
a long piece of sth, especially hair, that is divided into three parts and twisted together
She wears her hair in braids.
braid
BrE /breɪd/
NAmE /breɪd/
~ sth
(especially NAmE) (BrE also plait)
to twist three or more long pieces of hair, rope, etc. together to make one long piece
She’d braided her hair.