as in weaves
to form into a braid
plaited the doll's hair so it wouldn't tangle
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braids
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Now, nearly 70 years since the film came out, she’s been to screenings of the movie where people dress up as her character in blonde wigs and braids.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025 -
This dress-up set includes Wednesday's iconic dress and long braids, Thing, a belt, and tights.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Plaits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaits. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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