braid — ► NOUN 1) threads woven into a decorative band. 2) a length of hair made up of interlaced strands. ► VERB 1) form a braid with (hair). 2) edge or trim with braid. ORIGIN Old English, «make a sudden movement», also «interweave» … English terms dictionary
braid — {{11}}braid (n.) in part from stem found in O.E. gebrægd craft, fraud, gebregd commotion, O.N. bragð deed, trick, and in part from or influenced by related BRAID (Cf. braid) (v.). Earliest senses are a deceit, stratagem, trick (c.1200), sudden or … Etymology dictionary
braid — noun 1》 threads of silk, cotton, etc. woven into a decorative band. 2》 chiefly N. Amer. a plaited length of hair. verb 1》 plait (hair). 2》 [usu. as adjective braided] edge or trim with braid. 3》 [usu. as adjective braided] (of a river or stream)… … English new terms dictionary
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river — river1 riverless, adj. riverlike, adj. /riv euhr/, n. 1. a natural stream of water of fairly large size flowing in a definite course or channel or series of diverging and converging channels. 2. a similar stream of something other than water: a… … Universalium
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textile — /teks tuyl, til/, n. 1. any cloth or goods produced by weaving, knitting, or felting. 2. a material, as a fiber or yarn, used in or suitable for weaving: Glass can be used as a textile. adj. 3. woven or capable of being woven: textile fabrics. 4 … Universalium
South Asian arts — Literary, performing, and visual arts of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Myths of the popular gods, Vishnu and Shiva, in the Puranas (ancient tales) and the Mahabharata and Ramayana epics, supply material for representational and… … Universalium
Bob Nanna — (born June 14, 1975) is a Chicago native who was very influential in the 1990s Midwestern indie rock movement. When Nanna was in high school, he was influenced by such bands as Jawbreaker and Fugazi. He played drums and sang lead vocals in a band … Wikipedia
Wire — For other uses, see Wire (disambiguation). Wires overhead A wire is a single, usually cylindrical, flexible strand or rod of metal. Wires are used to bear mechanical loads and to carry electricity and telecommunications signals. Wire is commonly… … Wikipedia