Definition of plait

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Plait (n.) A braid, as of hair or straw; a plat..

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Symplectic :: Symplectic (a.) Plaiting or joining together; -- said of a bone next above the quadrate in the mandibular suspensorium of many fishes, which unites together the other bones of the suspensorium..
Contortuplicate :: Contortuplicate (a.) Plaited lengthwise and twisted in addition, as the bud of the morning-glory..
Plicated :: Plicated (a.) Plaited; folded like a fan; as, a plicate leaf..
Ply :: Ply (v.) A fold; a plait; a turn or twist, as of a cord..
Flute :: Flute (n.) A similar channel or groove made in wood or other material, esp. in plaited cloth, as in a lady's ruffle..
Braid :: Braid (v. t.) To weave, interlace, or entwine together, as three or more strands or threads; to form into a braid; to plait..
Goffer :: Goffer (v. t.) To plait, flute, or crimp. See Gauffer..
Dog's-tail Grass :: Dog's-tail grass (n.) A hardy species of British grass (Cynosurus cristatus) which abounds in grass lands, and is well suited for making straw plait; -- called also goldseed..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle..
Plica :: Plica (v.) A disease of the hair (Plica polonica), in which it becomes twisted and matted together. The disease is of Polish origin, and is hence called also Polish plait..
Kilted :: Kilted (a.) Plaited after the manner of kilting.
Chip :: Chip (n.) Wood or Cuban palm leaf split into slips, or straw plaited in a special manner, for making hats or bonnets..
Trick :: Trick (a.) A knot, braid, or plait of hair..
Poking-stick :: Poking-stick (n.) A small stick or rod of steel, formerly used in adjusting the plaits of ruffs..
Dolphin :: Dolphin (n.) A kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage.
Plectile :: Plectile (a.) Woven; plaited.
Quilling :: Quilling (n.) One of the rounded plaits or flutings of such a band.
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn formerly by both sexes, now only by women and children..
Gasket :: Gasket (n.) A line or band used to lash a furled sail securely. Sea gaskets are common lines; harbor gaskets are plaited and decorated lines or bands. Called also casket.
Sennit :: Sennit (n.) A braided cord or fabric formed by plaiting together rope yarns or other small stuff.
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