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Yes, braid is playable

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"Braid" Definition

noun

A braided segment or length, as of hair, fabric, or fiber.
A ribbon or band used to fasten the hair.
Ornamental cord or ribbon, used especially for decorating or edging fabrics.
Slang Naval officers of high rank.
A length of hair.

verb-transitive

To create (something) by such interweaving: braid a rug.
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.
To interweave three or more strands, strips, or lengths of in a diagonally overlapping pattern: braided the rags into a strong rope.
To mingle (discrete elements, for example) as if by such interweaving: braided the ideas into a complex thesis.

verb-intransitive

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

verb

To make from .
To form (three or more strands) into a braid.
To do up (the hair) by interweaving three or more strands.
To ornament especially with ribbon or braid.

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