braiding

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
  2. verb make by braiding or interlacing
  3. verb decorate with braids or ribbons

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

braid, gold braid

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