A Braid

1. (obsolete) A sudden movement; a jerk, a wrench. [11th–17th c.]
2. A weave of three or more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration. [from 16th c.]
3. A stranded wire composed of a number of smaller wires twisted together
4. A tubular sheath made of braided strands of metal placed around a central cable for shielding against electromagnetic interference.
5. (obsolete) A caprice or outburst of passion or anger.