Meaning of the word plait in English

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plait

US /pleɪt/

UK /plæt/

a single length of hair or other material made up of three or more interlaced strands; a braid

Example:

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She wore her long hair in a neat plait.

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The rope was made from several strong plaits.

Synonym:

braid tress pigtail

form (hair, rope, or other material) into a plait or plaits

Example:

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She began to plait her daughter's hair.

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He learned how to plait straw to make baskets.

Synonym:

braid interlace weave intertwine