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
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braiding
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At the same time, for-profit barber, cosmetology and hair braiding trade schools now come with tuition that can exceed $17,000.—
Eric Zamparripa,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Among the many techniques out there, feed-in braids stand out for their seamless, natural-looking finish, achieved by gradually incorporating braiding hair into your own strands.—
Larry Stansbury,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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“Plaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaiting. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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