To plait means to cross three or more strands of material to form a pattern or structure. This is used in hair styling, crafts, and making objects like mats.
She plaits the ribbons into the gift bow.
Workers plait straw to make mats.
To plait means to take three parts of hair or other thin pieces and cross them over each other in a pattern. We use this word when we make braids with hair or threads.
She plaits my hair every morning.
They plait ropes for the boat.
A plait can also be a strip of material made by weaving or twisting fibers together. People use these plaits for decoration or to make objects stronger.
The basket had a plait of straw.
She used a plait to tie her hat.
In sewing, a plait is a small fold made by folding fabric to make clothes look nicer or fit better. It is like a small crease that is sewn in place.
The dress has a plait near the waist.
She sewed a plait on the shirt sleeve.
A plait can mean a group of strands twisted or woven together to make something strong, like rope or wire. It is a common technique to join strands tightly.
The rope is made of several plaits.
Plaits of wire provide strength to the fence.
Historically, 'plait' was used to mean a small cloth fold or pleat, similar to modern 'pleat'. It appears in older texts and clothing descriptions.
The old costume showed delicate plaits on the sleeves.
Queens wore dresses with many plaits long ago.
