Plait: meaning, definitions and examples

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plait

 

[ pleษชt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

hairstyle

A plait is a braid, typically in the hair, formed by intertwining three or more strands of material.

Synonyms

braid, twist, weave.

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Word Description / Examples
plait

This word is often used in British English and commonly refers to a hairstyle where hair is divided and interlaced. It can also refer to materials like straw that are woven together.

  • She wore her hair in a single long plait.
  • The basket was made from finely plaited straw.
braid

Predominantly used in American English, this term is mainly used to describe a hairstyle where hair is divided into three or more sections and woven together.

  • She braided her hair before going to school.
  • The decorative braid on the uniform looked very elegant.
twist

This word can describe the action of winding or interlacing something, often rope, threads, or hair, but it implies a more general and less structured weaving compared to plait or braid.

  • You have to twist the wires together to make a stronger connection.
  • She wore her hair in a twisted updo for the wedding.
weave

Typically used to describe the interlacing of threads to make fabric or other materials. It can also refer to styling hair in an intricate pattern, but it's less specific than braid or plait.

  • She learned to weave on a traditional wooden loom.
  • He decided to weave the ribbons into his daughter's hair.

Examples of usage

  • She wore her hair in a long plait down her back.
  • The little girl had a plait in her hair for the party.
Context #2 | Verb

hairstyling

To plait means to weave strands of material together, typically referring to hair.

Synonyms

braid, twist, weave.

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Word Description / Examples
plait

Usually used in British English to refer to intertwined hair or material, often in a simple pattern.

  • She wore her hair in a neat plait
  • The children learned how to plait reeds into baskets
braid

Common in American English, typically refers to the interweaving of hair, threads, or other materials into a complex pattern.

  • She braided her daughter's hair every morning
  • The rug was made of colorful threads braided together
twist

Used to describe the action of turning something or when two or more elements are turned together, often creating a rope-like structure. Can also have a metaphorical meaning.

  • He twisted the wires together to secure the connection
  • The plot of the novel had many unexpected twists and turns
weave

Generally refers to the process of interlacing threads to make fabric or other materials, but can also describe the motion of moving back and forth or through something.

  • She learned how to weave on a traditional loom
  • The bicycle weaved through the busy traffic

Examples of usage

  • She decided to plait her hair for the special occasion.
  • He plaited ribbons into her hair for the dance recital.

Translations

Translations of the word "plait" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tranรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‹เคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zopf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kepang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ warkocz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ทจใฟ่พผใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tresse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trenza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถrgรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋•‹์€ ๋จธ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถููŠุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cop

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vrkoฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พซๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรฉtta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒœแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรถrรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trenza

Etymology

The word 'plait' originated from the Old French word 'pleit', meaning a fold or braid. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to refer to weaving or braiding strands of material, especially hair.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,018, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.