Meaning of the word plaits in English

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plaits

US /plæts/
UK /plæts/

Noun

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

Example:
She wore her hair in two long plaits.
The rope was made of several strong plaits.

Verb

to interlace three or more strands of hair or other flexible material

Example:
She carefully plaited her daughter's hair.
The artist plaited the reeds to create a basket.