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plait

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of plait

a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together
  • she wore a plait down her back that reached her waist
Synonyms of plait

braid, lace, lacing, plat
Words Related to plait

rickrack (or ricrac), stripe

cornrow, dreadlock, pigtail, queue

braiding

plait

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of plait

to form into a braid
  • plaited the dollʼs hair so it wouldnʼt tangle
Synonyms of plait

braid, plat, pleat
Words Related to plait

interlace, interweave, weave

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