braid/brayed

braid (brād)

Verb. Transitive

• To interweave three or more strands, strips, or lengths of in a diagonally overlapping pattern: braided the rags into a strong rope.
• To decorate or edge (something) with a trim of interwoven strands: finished the jacket by braiding the collar and cuffs.
• To fasten or decorate (hair) with a band or ribbon.

Verb. Intransitive

• To flow, twist, or wind as if interwoven: a stream braiding through the woods.

Noun

• A braided segment or length, as of hair, fabric, or fibre.
• Ornamental cord or ribbon, used especially for decorating or edging fabrics.
• A ribbon or band used to fasten the hair.

bray (brā)

Verb. Intransitive

• To utter the loud, harsh cry of a donkey.
• To sound loudly and harshly: The foghorn brayed all night.

Verb. Transitive

• To emit (an utterance or a sound) loudly and harshly.

Noun

• The loud, harsh cry of a donkey.