plait Definition
- 1a single length of hair or other flexible material made up of three or more interlaced strands; a braid
- 2a flat fold or crease in fabric, typically one of several parallel folds
- 3a 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
Phrases with 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.
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.
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The bakery sells a variety of plaited breads.
Origins of plait
from Old French 'pleit', meaning 'a fold'
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.'
