Synonyms of the word

braiding

• v. present participle of braid.
• n. A braided trimming used as decoration on clothes or curtains.

braid

• v. (obsolete, transitive) To make a sudden movement with, to jerk.
• v. (archaic, intransitive) To start into motion.
• v. (transitive) To weave together, intertwine (strands of fibers, ribbons, etc.); to arrange (hair) in braids.
• v. To mix, or make uniformly soft, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in preparing food.
• v. (obsolete) To reproach; to upbraid.
• n. (obsolete) A sudden movement; a jerk, a wrench.
• n. A weave of three or more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration.
• n. A fancy; freak; caprice.
• adj. (obsolete) deceitful.

passementerie

• n. A decorative piece of lace or other cloth on clothes.
• n. Trimmings consisting of braids, cords, beads, tinsel, etc.

trim

• v. (transitive) To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess; e.g. 'trim a hedge', 'trim a beard'…
• v. (transitive) To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
• v. (transitive, aviation, of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.
• v. (transitive, nautical, of a vessel) To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast;…
• v. (transitive, nautical, of a vessel's sails) To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially…
• v. (dated) To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.
• v. (transitive) To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
• v. (transitive, carpentry, of timber) To dress; to make smooth.
• v. (transitive, dated) To rebuke; to reprove; also, to beat.
• n. (uncountable) Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
• n. (countable) A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
• n. Dress; gear; ornaments.
• n. (countable) The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.
• n. (uncountable, slang, mildly vulgar) Sexual intercourse.
• n. (nautical) The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast;…
• n. (nautical) The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.
• adj. Physically fit.
• adj. Slender, lean.
• adj. Neat or smart in appearance.
• adv. (nautical) In good order, properly managed or maintained.
• adv. (nautical) With sails well trimmed.

trimming

• n. The act of someone who trims.
• n. Material that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak.
• n. An accompaniment to a meal.
• n. (colloquial, dated) A reprimand or chastisting.
• v. present participle of trim.