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BRAIDS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word braids. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word braids. (close relations)
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cornrows
nounn
noun

• A hairstyle, of African origin, having rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp

pigtails
nounn
noun

• a plait of braided hair

plaits
nounn
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

twists
verbv
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

weaves
verbv
noun

• pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric

verb

• interlace by or as if by weaving

• create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton

• sway from side to side

• to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

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

braiding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains

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 BRAIDS

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

Alternatives for CORNROWS

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