plait

[pleɪt]

plait Definition

• 1. a single length of hair or other flexible material made up of three or more interlaced strands; a braid
• 2. a flat fold or crease in fabric, typically one of several parallel folds
• 3. a dessert made of pastry woven into a lattice and typically filled with fruit

Using plait: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "plait" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She wore her hair in a plait down her back.

• Example

  The curtains had a series of plaits at the top.

• Example

  I made a plait of dough for the pie crust.

plait Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for plait

• braid
• twist
• weave
• interlace
• intertwine

Antonyms for plait

• unweave
• unbraid
• untwist

Phrases with plait

• French plait

  a hairstyle in which the hair is divided into three sections and braided together from the crown of the head to the nape of the neck

  Example

  She had her hair styled in a French plait for the wedding.

• plaited skirt

  a skirt made of fabric that has been folded and sewn together in a series of parallel folds

  Example

  She wore a plaited skirt to the party.

• plaited bread

  bread made by weaving strips of dough together

  Example

  The bakery sells a variety of plaited breads.

Origins of plait

from Old French 'pleit', meaning 'a fold'

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Summary: plait in Brief

A 'plait' [pleɪt] refers to a single length of hair or other flexible material made up of three or more interlaced strands, a flat fold or crease in fabric, or a dessert made of pastry woven into a lattice and typically filled with fruit. It can be used in phrases such as 'French plait,' 'plaited skirt,' and 'plaited bread.'