plait (Meaning)

Wordnet

plait (n)

a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape

Wordnet

plait (v)

make by braiding or interlacing

weave into plaits

Webster

plait (n.)

A flat fold; a doubling, as of cloth; a pleat; as, a box plait.

A braid, as of hair or straw; a plat.

Webster

plait (v. t.)

To fold; to double in narrow folds; to pleat; as, to plait a ruffle.

To interweave the strands or locks of; to braid; to plat; as, to plait hair; to plait rope.

Synonyms & Antonyms of plait

plait Sentence Examples

  1. She expertly braided her long, flowing hair into an elegant plait.
  2. The intricate plait adorned her head like a delicate crown.
  3. The vibrant, multi-colored plait contrasted beautifully with her white dress.
  4. She carefully plaited a ribbon into her daughter's ponytail, creating a charming accessory.
  5. The plaited rope held the heavy object securely in place.
  6. She plaited the dough expertly, forming a perfect loaf of bread.
  7. The willow branches were pliable and perfect for plaiting into a sturdy basket.
  8. The plait in her hair added an air of sophistication to her simple outfit.
  9. The intricate plait symbolized the unbreakable bond between the two sisters.
  10. She plaited her thoughts into coherent words, expressing her ideas with precision.

FAQs About the word plait

a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair, any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into sh

braid, stripe, lacing,lace, braiding,plat, pigtail, queue, rickrack, ricrac

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She expertly braided her long, flowing hair into an elegant plait.

The intricate plait adorned her head like a delicate crown.

The vibrant, multi-colored plait contrasted beautifully with her white dress.

She carefully plaited a ribbon into her daughter's ponytail, creating a charming accessory.