as in braiding
to form into a braid
plaited the doll's hair so it wouldn't tangle
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Recent Examples of plaiting
One of the most important traditions is pineapple pole plaiting, in which artisans weave and shape materials into intricate forms.
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Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaiting
braiding
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Greene also says using braiding hair or extensions that match your natural texture can help camouflage inevitable frizz.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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According to celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims, hair braiding styles for thin hair can be both good and bad.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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“Plaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaiting. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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