plaits; plaited; plaiting
chiefly British
: to twist together three pieces of (hair, rope, etc.) : braid
My mum taught me how to plait my own hair.
plural plaits
chiefly British
: an arrangement of hair made by weaving three sections together : braid
She wore her hair in plaits.
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“Plait.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/plait. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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