plat 1 of 3

as in braid
a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together a plat of lace

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plat

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noun (2)

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as in property
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development plans to build a shopping center on the last undeveloped plat in town

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plat

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verb

as in to braid
to form into a braid plat yarn into a cord

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Recent Examples of plat
Noun
Recommended Dishes Endive salad; omelet à plat; txangurro; filet mignon au poivre; poulet rôti; frites; pommes Fifi; chocolate mousse. Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 22 July 2025 The 180-day pledge doesn’t apply to subdivision plats, concept plans, large development reviews or infrastructure master plans. Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
Verb
Over 100 years ago, the land in the Shingle Creek watershed was platted and sold to people sight unseen. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025 Much of the property, which TCU already owns, is being platted into larger lots by the city, an effort which will need to be completed before any projects move forward. Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plat
braid
Verb
  • At her London Photocall, the root of her hair appears braided, which makes her misty texture more pieced apart.
    Essence, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The cable is braided and durable.
    Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025

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“Plat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plat. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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