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plait

noun verb

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

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
P
Ends with
T
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pleɪt

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

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

noun

  1. A hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

verb

  1. Weave into plaits

    “Plait hair”

verb

  1. Make by braiding or interlacing

    “Lace a tablecloth”

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Example Sentences

Plait hair
Lace a tablecloth

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