as in braiding
to form into a braid
plaited the doll's hair so it wouldn't tangle
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And as founders of Freedom Braiders, my daughter and I lead programs that teach the art of hair braiding and offer cognitive behavior classes in jails.—
Joanna Hernandez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025 -
The color-happy fiber braiding here is another detail to look forward to, capable of adding boldness to your otherwise quiet-luxury ‘fit formulas during fall.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Plaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaiting. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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