braided
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
made by weaving three or more pieces of hair, rope, or fabric together.
formed by plaiting or entwining three or more strands of flexible material.
Simple“She wore her long hair in a braided style for the wedding.”
In context“The artisan sold handmade braided rugs crafted from recycled strips of colourful cotton fabric.”
SynonymsAntonymsunbraidedloose - 02 C1 Advanced
describes a river that splits into many small, shallow paths that cross each other.
consisting of several small, shallow channels that divide and recombine, typically separated by temporary bars or islands.
Simple“The braided river looked like a silver ribbon from the aeroplane window.”
In context“Braided rivers are common in environments with high sediment loads and steep slopes, such as glacial outwash plains.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun 'river' or 'stream'.
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