(v. t.) To weave, interlace, or entwine together, as three or more strands or threads; to form into a braid; to plait.
(v. t.) To mingle, or to bring to a uniformly soft consistence, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in some culinary operations.
(v. t.) To reproach. [Obs.] See Upbraid.
(n.) A plait, band, or narrow fabric formed by intertwining or weaving together different strands.
(n.) A narrow fabric, as of wool, silk, or linen, used for binding, trimming, or ornamenting dresses, etc.
(n.) A quick motion; a start.
(n.) A fancy; freak; caprice.
(v. i.) To start; to awake.
(v. t.) Deceitful.
Example Sentences:
(1) She said she has turned to hairdressing to pay the bills, with “appointments for braids and weaves about three times a week”.
(2) The polylactic-polyglycolic acid suture is braided and dyed, and has handling characteristics similar to those of black silk.
(3) These results suggest that the paced depolarization integral obtained with the braided endocardial defibrillation lead could improve the specificity and sensitivity of ventricular fibrillation detection.
(4) A monofilament polyglyconate suture (Maxon) was developed as a longer-lasting suture associated with less potential for infection than braided polyglycolic acid suture (Dexon).
(5) The in vitro breaking force of a braided nylon looped-suture tendon juncture designed to decrease tying time was compared with the breaking force of the modified Kessler and Bunnell techniques.
(6) To evaluate the mechanical properties of absorbable braided poly(L-lactide) (PLLA) fibre implants, 2.0 and 3.2 mm in diameter, maximum load defined as tensile load carrying capacity, elongation and axial rigidity were investigated after immersion in phosphate-buffered distilled water at 37 degrees C and pH 6.1 and after subcutaneous implantation in rabbit.
(7) Among the remaining patients was a divorced mother of four with a failing liver who was engaged to be remarried; a second world war " Rosie Riveter " who had trouble speaking because of a stroke; and Ma'Dear, an ailing matriarch with long, braided hair, renowned for her cooking and the strict but loving way she raised 12 children.
(8) Pore sizes up to 50 times 250 mu2 were achieved by using woven, knitted, and braided polyester tapes.
(9) Significantly fewer bacteria adhered to the monofilament polypropylene than either of the braided polyester sutures.
(10) Tests on samples of braided asbestos cord used in truck exhaust systems revealed a constant presence of chrysotile.
(11) A description is presented of the gross anatomic, histologic, and scanning electron microscopic features of cuspal abrasions, perforations, and tears caused by excessively long ends of braided sutures in bioprosthetic cardiac valves implanted in the mitral position in sheep.
(12) The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) was excised bilaterally in the knee joint of three dogs and was replaced in a conventional manner with a composite polyglycolic acid (PGA) and Dacron braided ligament prosthesis.
(13) Mechanical properties of equine suspensory apparatus preparations and three braided synthetic prostheses were evaluated in vitro.
(14) The future, like the present and the past, belongs to mixed economies in which public and private are braided together in one way or another.
(15) Five dogs (group A) received a right atrial "J" (AJ) and right ventricular (RV) active fixation tripolar lead, each consisting of a platinized platinum pacing tip, anode band, and braided defibrillation electrode.
(16) She is slim with fair skin and long braids, and speaks confidently about her ambition to be a journalist when she finishes school.
(17) It is concluded that the use of braided suture material in an inguinal hernia repair may result in an unacceptable level of sepsis and recurrence.
(18) Heavy braided Polydioxanon (PDS Ethicon) sutures were tested in a routine fashion, as were steel wire and braided polyester.
(19) Most braided sutures also showed less time-dependence in stiffness.
(20) The experiments consisting in replacement of a dissected anterior cruciate ligament of the knee in rabbits with a bundle of parallel carbon fibers and a braided carbon covered with animal collagen lyophilized dura mater have been performed.
Brede
Definition:
(n.) Alt. of Breede
(n.) A braid.
Example Sentences:
(1) He evaded Brede Hangeland for the winning goal with rare ease and dovetailed with Andy Carroll as if they were trusted old companions.
(2) Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Arsenal | Premier League match report Read more Pardew made a double switch at half-time, Brede Hangeland replacing Scott Dann, who was suffering the effects of a clash of heads with Morgan, and Yaya Sanogo coming on for the ineffective Jordon Mutch.
(3) The absence of Brede Hangeland, who had departed after a clash of heads with Kieran Richardson, was keenly felt.
(4) They were stretched only in fits and starts, Fabianski making one excellent block down to his left as Brede Hangeland flicked on Cabaye’s free-kick, with Ashley Williams outstanding in marshalling a revamped side.
(5) And now it’s been brought to a head.” The announcement came on the same day that Crystal Palace confirmed the signing of Martin Kelly from Liverpool, their fourth new arrival of the summer after Fraizer Campbell’s £900,000 move from Cardiff City and the free transfers of Brede Hangeland and Chris Kettings, formerly of Fulham and Blackpool respectively.
(6) Unlike for Kuyt, Mascherano and Riera, the international week offered no excuse for meagre contributions from Keane and Lucas while the excellence of Schwarzer, John Paintsil and Brede Hangeland - the Fulham trio who played in Bahrain, Ghana and Ukraine respectively last week - further undermined the official Liverpool line.
(7) They were well manned at the back, with Brede Hangeland slotting in and Joe Ledley and Mile Jedinak sitting tight in front of the back four.
(8) You want to get your players in the right place for the game, and make sure all that motivation and adrenaline is going into the right zones to make sure they produce their best performance.” He will benefit from a near fully fit squad, with James McArthur – the only FA Cup winner at Palace – among the substitutes and the experienced fringe player Brede Hangeland involved in the matchday environment.
(9) Now the ship's timbers are slowly drying out in giant steel tanks at the Danish national museum's conservation centre at Brede outside Copenhagen , and will soon again head across the North Sea – to be a star attraction at an exhibition in the British Museum.
(10) The 23-year-old winger popped up with a sensational strike – albeit with a deflection off Brede Hangeland – that proved the game changer.
(11) Pardew still aspires to partner Dann with Swansea’s Ashley Williams next season, despite securing Damien Delaney and Brede Hangeland to new terms already this summer.
(12) Campbell and Brede Hangeland may have gone close early on for Palace, but the real bite was Chelsea’s.
(13) We will bring all the squad, and we’ll lean heavily on all the obvious candidates in that dressing room: Mile, [Scott] Dann, [Jason] Puncheon, and Brede too,” Pardew said.
(14) The Uruguay international was subjected to chants of "cheat" after the referee, Kevin Friend, turned down a penalty appeal when he went over after a challenge by Brede Hangeland in the second half.
(15) I’m delighted to get everything signed and look forward to the coming years.” Dann follows Jason Puncheon, James McArthur, Julian Speroni, Brede Hangeland and Damien Delaney in signing new terms at Selhurst Park over recent months, with the club still buoyed by last Friday’s club record signing of Yohan Cabaye from Paris Saint-Germain for an initial £10m .
(16) Yet Rémy hit back with a brilliant finish from Stéphane Mbia's pass and the visitors created a clutch of presentable chances, with Rémy blowing the best of them after he had beaten Brede Hangeland.
(17) Had Sunderland scored first they would almost certainly have won but, with Fulham frequently pulling 10 men behind the ball, Di Canio's players could not quite elude the formidable Brede Hangeland and company.