as in braiding
to form into a braid
plaited the doll's hair so it wouldn't tangle
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braiding
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The dads are seen brushing, braiding and attempting other styles on their daughters, who happily perch in the salon chairs in front of them.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
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But the placement of rocks allow sediment buildup and produce varied flow patterns — much like grooves in braiding streams — to set up stiller pockets where wildlife can thrive.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
17 Nov. 2025
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“Plaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaiting. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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