Plait
noun
A long piece of hair or similar material that is divided into three parts and twisted together.
She wore her hair in a plait.
Often appears as...
- french plait
- fishtail plait
verb
To form or make something, especially hair, by dividing it into three parts and twisting them together.
Her mother plaited her hair for school.
Often appears as...
- plait hair
- plait bread
noun
A regular bend or fold in cloth, hair, or other material.
The plait in the skirt gave it a flouncy look.
Often appears as...
- plait skirt
- plait fabric
noun
A long piece of hair or similar material that is divided into three parts and twisted together.
She wore her hair in a plait.
Often appears as...
- french plait
- fishtail plait
verb
To form or make something, especially hair, by dividing it into three parts and twisting them together.
Her mother plaited her hair for school.
Often appears as...
- plait hair
- plait bread
noun
A regular bend or fold in cloth, hair, or other material.
The plait in the skirt gave it a flouncy look.
Often appears as...
- plait skirt
- plait fabric
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Hairstyles
Plaits can be part of cultural identity, with various styles across different cultures.
In some African communities, intricate plait patterns are traditional.
Pro Tip 2/3Fashion Trends
Plaits can be fashionable; their popularity can vary depending on current fashion trends.
The crown plait has become a popular hairstyle this summer.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Events
Plaits are often used for formal hairstyles, such as weddings or proms.
She chose an elegant plaited updo for her wedding.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Hairstyles
Plaits can be part of cultural identity, with various styles across different cultures.
In some African communities, intricate plait patterns are traditional.
Pro Tip 2/3Fashion Trends
Plaits can be fashionable; their popularity can vary depending on current fashion trends.
The crown plait has become a popular hairstyle this summer.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Events
Plaits are often used for formal hairstyles, such as weddings or proms.
She chose an elegant plaited updo for her wedding.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Hairstyles
Plaits can be part of cultural identity, with various styles across different cultures.
In some African communities, intricate plait patterns are traditional.
Pro Tip 2/3Fashion Trends
Plaits can be fashionable; their popularity can vary depending on current fashion trends.
The crown plait has become a popular hairstyle this summer.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Events
Plaits are often used for formal hairstyles, such as weddings or proms.
She chose an elegant plaited updo for her wedding.
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Video examples
Anupam Mishra: The...
These are all traditional water structures, which we won't be able to explain in such a short time. But you can see that no woman is standing on those. And they are plaiting hair.
Video examples
Anupam Mishra: The...
These are all traditional water structures, which we won't be able to explain in such a short time. But you can see that no woman is standing on those. And they are plaiting hair.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Amanda Seales
American Comedian
Cornrows came back with a vengeance in the early '00s with every dude trying to grow his hair out to get 'braided up.' It was crazy. Girls were getting carpal tunnel in hoods across America trying to make plaits out of 1.5 inches of ungreased hair.
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Katarina Johnson-Thompson
English Athlete
I was one of those girls in class who always had her hair in plaits, was always with the boys, always playing football in the street.
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Ricki-Lee Coulter
Australian Musician
I'm not the girl that sits at home on a Saturday night plaiting her girlfriend's hair, drinking tea and watching romantic comedies.
Quote examples
Katarina Johnson-Thompson
English Athlete
When I was a kid, I always had my hair in two plaits. But for dancing, I had to have it in a bun because I did ballet.
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Denis Diderot
French Editor
His hands would plait the priest's guts, if he had no rope, to strangle kings.
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Lady Amelia Windsor
English Model
I love braids and messy plaits.
Quote examples
Amanda Seales
American Comedian
Cornrows came back with a vengeance in the early '00s with every dude trying to grow his hair out to get 'braided up.' It was crazy. Girls were getting carpal tunnel in hoods across America trying to make plaits out of 1.5 inches of ungreased hair.
Quote examples
Katarina Johnson-Thompson
English Athlete
I was one of those girls in class who always had her hair in plaits, was always with the boys, always playing football in the street.
Quote examples
Ricki-Lee Coulter
Australian Musician
I'm not the girl that sits at home on a Saturday night plaiting her girlfriend's hair, drinking tea and watching romantic comedies.
Quote examples
Katarina Johnson-Thompson
English Athlete
When I was a kid, I always had my hair in two plaits. But for dancing, I had to have it in a bun because I did ballet.
Quote examples
Denis Diderot
French Editor
His hands would plait the priest's guts, if he had no rope, to strangle kings.
Quote examples
Lady Amelia Windsor
English Model
I love braids and messy plaits.
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