braid vs vinculum

braid

noun
  • A tubular sheath made of braided strands of metal placed around a central cable for shielding against electromagnetic interference. 

  • A weave of three or more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration. 

  • A stranded wire composed of a number of smaller wires twisted together 

verb
  • To weave together, intertwine (strands of fibers, ribbons, etc.); to arrange (hair) in braids. 

  • To mix, or make uniformly soft, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in preparing food. 

vinculum

noun
  • A ligament that limits the movement of an organ or part. 

  • A bond or link signifying union. 

  • A horizontal line over the top of some of the terms in an expression, indicating that that part of the calculation is to be done before other parts. 

  • Specifically, the horizontal line between the numerator and denominator in a fraction. 

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