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braiding

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈbɹeɪdɪŋ/
  • rhymes with -eɪdɪŋ
  • CMU ARPABET: B R EY1 D IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

A braided trimming used as decoration on clothes or curtains.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

present participle and gerund of braid

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: braid, gold braid

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: trimming, trim, passementerie

Narrower terms: aglet, aiglet, aiguilette, soutache

History

Etymology

From Middle English breydynge; equivalent to braid + -ing.

Real reading context

braiding in complete knowledge articles