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BRAIDING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word braiding. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word braiding. (close relations)
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interlacing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing

lacing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage

• a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)

• the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

matting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)

• mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture

meshing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• contact by fitting together

• an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals

• the act of interlocking or meshing

netting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave

• creating nets

weaving
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• creating fabric

entwining
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• tie or link together

• spin, wind, or twist together

intertwining
adjectiveadj
verb

• spin, wind, or twist together

• make lacework by knotting or looping

• make a loop in

intertwisting
adjectiveadj
verb

• To twist together; to intertwine

noun

• A twisting together.

interweaving
verbv
verb

• interlace by or as if by weaving

plaiting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

• any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape

verb

• make by braiding or interlacing

• weave into plaits

twining
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a lightweight cord

verb

• spin, wind, or twist together

• arrange or coil around

• make by twisting together or intertwining

• form into a spiral shape

plait
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

• any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape

verb

• make by braiding or interlacing

• weave into plaits

lace
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)

• a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns

verb

• spin, wind, or twist together

• make by braiding or interlacing

• do lacework

• draw through eyes or holes

• add alcohol to (beverages)

pleach
verbv
verb

• form or weave into a braid or braids

• interlace the shoots of

tress
nounn
noun

• a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

twist
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unforeseen development

• an interpretation of a text or action

• any clever maneuver

• the act of rotating rapidly

• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

• a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

• a circular segment of a curve

• a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

• a jerky pulling movement

• a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

• social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s

• the act of winding or twisting

• turning or twisting around (in place)

verb

• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

• cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

• turn in the opposite direction

• form into a spiral shape

• form into twists

• extend in curves and turns

• do the twist

• twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

• practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

• twist suddenly so as to sprain

gold braid
nounn
noun

• trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains

Best Hypernyms For BRAIDING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for braiding, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
weave adorn beautify coif coiffure decorate embellish grace hairdo hairstyle interlacing interweave ornament passementerie tissue trim trimming weaving entwining intertwining plaiting
Phrases (1)
hair style

Alternatives for INTERLACING

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