'Braiding' definitions:

Definition of 'braiding'

From: WordNet
noun
Trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains [syn: braid, gold braid, braiding]

Definition of 'Braiding'

From: GCIDE
  • Braid \Braid\ (br[=a]d), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Braided; p. pr. & vb. n. Braiding.] [OE. braiden, breiden, to pull, reach, braid, AS. bregdan to move to and fro, to weave; akin. to Icel. breg[eth]a, D. breiden to knit, OS. bregdan to weave, OHG. brettan to brandish. Cf. Broid.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. To weave, interlace, or entwine together, as three or more strands or threads; to form into a braid; to plait. [1913 Webster]
  • Braid your locks with rosy twine. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To mingle, or to bring to a uniformly soft consistence, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in some culinary operations. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To reproach. [Obs.] See Upbraid. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Braiding'

From: GCIDE
  • Braiding \Braid"ing\, n.
  • 1. The act of making or using braids. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Braids, collectively; trimming. [1913 Webster]
  • A gentleman enveloped in mustachios, whiskers, fur collars, and braiding. --Thackeray. [1913 Webster]

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