plait

US /pleɪt/
UK /pleɪt/
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1.

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

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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.
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braidtresspigtail
1.

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

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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.
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braidinterlaceweaveintertwine