Word
braided
Phoneticsbraid·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɹeɪdɪd/
UK/bɹˈeɪdɪd/
Definitions
01woven or plaited
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. made by weaving three or more pieces of hair, rope, or fabric together.
adj. formed by plaiting or entwining three or more strands of flexible material.
“She wore her long hair in a braided style for the wedding.”
“The artisan sold handmade braided rugs crafted from recycled strips of colourful cotton fabric.”
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02river channels
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
adj. describes a river that splits into many small, shallow paths that cross each other.
adj. consisting of several small, shallow channels that divide and recombine, typically separated by temporary bars or islands.
“The braided river looked like a silver ribbon from the aeroplane window.”
“Braided rivers are common in environments with high sediment loads and steep slopes, such as glacial outwash plains.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun 'river' or 'stream'.
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“When men from the Wolof tribe (in modern Senegal and The Gambia) went to war they wore a braided style, she explains.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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