braid
braid (brād) verb
braided, braiding, braids
verb, transitive
1. a. To interweave three or more strands, strips, or lengths of in a diagonally overlapping pattern: braided the rags into a strong rope. b. To create (something) by such interweaving: braid a rug. c. To style (the hair) by such interweaving. d. To mingle (discrete elements, for example) as if by such interweaving: braided the ideas into a complex thesis.
2. To decorate or edge (something) with a trim of interwoven strands: finished the jacket by braiding the collar and cuffs.
3. To fasten or decorate (hair) with a band or ribbon.
verb, intransitive
To flow, twist, or wind as if interwoven: a stream braiding through the woods.
noun
1. A braided segment or length, as of hair, fabric, or fiber.
2. Ornamental cord or ribbon, used especially for decorating or edging fabrics.
3. A ribbon or band used to fasten the hair.
4. Slang. Naval officers of high rank.
[Middle English braiden, from Old English bregdan, to weave.]
braidʹer noun