1. lengths of hair woven together in a rope-like pattern
Usage: plural form of braid
2. decorative cords or strips woven together, used as trim on clothing or furniture

1. weaves together three or more strands of hair, rope, or other material
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• She wore her hair in two long braids.
• The military uniform had gold braids on the shoulders.
• My grandmother braids my hair every morning before school.
• The rope was made from several braids twisted together.
• She carefully braids the dough to make challah bread.
• The curtains were decorated with silk braids along the edges.
• He braids leather strips to make belts.