plait (n.)

  1. a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

    [ Syn: braid , tress , twist ]

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

    [ Syn: pleat ]

    plait (v.)

  1. make by braiding or interlacing; lace a tablecloth

    [ Syn: braid , lace ]

  2. weave into plaits; plait hair'

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