plait

/plæt/
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plait

She wears a neat plait tied with a simple ribbon.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A flat, usually narrow, fold created by doubling material over upon itself and securing it: This refers to a structured fold, often pressed or stitched, in fabric or clothing.
    • A length of hair, rope, or other material made by intertwining three or more strands; a braid: This is the most common meaning, referring to the interlaced structure itself.

  2. Verb:

    • To form (hair, straw, etc.) into a plait; to braid: The action of weaving strands together to create the interlaced structure.
    • To make or create by braiding or interlacing.
Usage and Examples
  • As a Noun:
    • She wore her long hair in a single, thick plait down her back.
    • The skirt was decorated with a neat plait at the hem.
  • As a Verb:
    • Can you plait my hair for me? It's easier if someone else does it.
    • The craftsperson plaited the reeds to make a sturdy basket.
Advanced Usage and Notes
  • The noun form is synonymous with "braid" in most contexts, especially regarding hair. "Plait" is more common in British English, while "braid" is more frequent in American English.
  • When referring to a fold in fabric, "pleat" is the more standard modern spelling, though "plait" is an older variant.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pleat (n/v): The standard term for a fold in fabric. (e.g., ).
  • Braid (n/v): A direct synonym, especially for hair and cord.
  • Plaited (adj): Describes something that has been braided. (e.g., ).
Synonyms
  • Noun (for hair): Braid, pigtail, twist.
  • Noun (for fabric): Fold, pleat, tuck.
  • Verb: Braid, intertwine, weave, interlace.
Phrasal Verbs / Common Combinations
  • To plait together: To interweave multiple strands or elements.
    • She plaited together strands of different colored thread.
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
  • There are no major idioms specifically using "plait." The word is typically used in its literal sense.
plait

She wears a neat plait tied with a simple ribbon.

Noun
  1. any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape
  2. a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
Verb
  1. weave into plaits
    • plait hair
  2. make by braiding or interlacing
    • lace a tablecloth

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