Definition

The act of intertwining strands of hair, fabric, or other materials to create a pattern or design.

Example

She spent the afternoon braiding her daughter's hair into beautiful patterns.

Conversation

Have you seen my new hair braiding kit?

No, I haven't! What does it come with?

It has all the tools needed for different styles of braiding.

That sounds awesome! I’d love to try some new looks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Braiding comes from the Old English 'bregdan' (meaning to move quickly or to pull), which evolved into the Middle English 'braiden' (meaning to plait or interweave). The suffix '-ing' indicates the action or process. Thus, 'braiding' refers to the action of interweaving strands together.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pulling' or 'moving quickly' ('bregdan') to remember that 'braiding' means the action of interweaving strands together.

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