Definitions and Examples of plied, twisted, braided
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Twisted together (strands of rope, yarn, etc.) to make a single length.
Example
She plied the yarn to make a thick, warm scarf for the winter.
Forced out of its natural or proper shape; contorted.
Example
The tree branches were twisted by the strong wind during the storm.
Made by intertwining three or more strands of material.
Example
Her hair was neatly braided into a French braid.
Key Differences: plied vs twisted vs braided
- 1Plied refers to twisting strands together to make a single length.
- 2Twisted describes something that has been forced out of its natural shape.
- 3Braided refers to intertwining three or more strands of material.
Effective Usage of plied, twisted, braided
- 1Crafts: Use plied when making ropes, yarn, or other materials.
- 2Nature: Use twisted to describe trees, plants, or other objects that have been distorted by natural forces.
- 3Hairstyling: Use braided to describe hairstyles that involve weaving three or more strands of hair together.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unplied are plied, twisted, and braided. These words describe the opposite action of unplying. Use plied for making ropes, yarn, or other materials, twisted to describe objects that have been distorted by natural forces, and braided for hairstyles that involve weaving three or more strands of hair together.
