braided cord

Interlaced fiber line

A braided cord is rope or string made by weaving three or more strands together in an interlocking pattern.

The braiding creates strength and flexibility beyond what the individual strands would provide: The curtain hung from a braided cord, She wrapped the gift with gold braided cord.

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construction method

braided cordmonofilament

One unbroken fiber

solid wire

flexibility/rigidity

braided cordmetal pipe

Hollow cylindrical conductor

chain link

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G