plait

A noun referring to a hairstyle created by braiding or twisting strands of hair together, or a fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and pressing or stitching it into shape.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее прическу, созданную путем плетения или скручивания прядей волос вместе, или складку, образованную складыванием ткани вдвое и прижатием или сшиванием для придания формы.esSustantivo que designa un peinado hecho trenzando o retorciendo mechones de cabello, o un pliegue formado al doblar una tela sobre sí misma y presionarla o coserla para darle forma.frNom désignant une coiffure réalisée en tressant ou en torsadant des mèches de cheveux ensemble, ou un pli formé en repliant un tissu sur lui-même et en le pressant ou en le cousant pour lui donner une forme.deEin Substantiv, das eine Frisur bezeichnet, die durch Flechten oder Verflechten von Haarsträhnen entsteht, oder eine Falte, die durch doppeltes Legen und Zusammennähen oder -drücken eines Stoffes gebildet wird.ptSubstantivo que designa um penteado feito entrelaçando ou torcendo mechas de cabelo, ou uma dobra formada ao dobrar um tecido ao meio e prender ou costurar para dar forma.zh指将头发编织或绞缠在一起形成的发型，也指布料折叠并压平或缝合后形成的褶层。arاسم يشير إلى تسريحة شعر تُصنع بضفر أو جدل خصلات الشعر معًا، أو إلى ثنية تتكون بطي القماش أو نسجه وتثبيته لإعطائه شكلًا.

1. Braided hairstyle A2 formal british

   A hairstyle created by weaving three or more strands of hair together.

   • She wore her hair in a long plait down her back.
   • The little girl had two plaits tied with ribbons.
   • He learned how to make a simple plait for his daughter's hair.

   ruКосаesTrenzafrTressedeZopfptTrançazh辫子arضفيرة الشعر

   Synonyme: braidpigtail

2. Fabric fold B2 formal british

   A fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself, often pressed or stitched into shape.

   • The dress had decorative plaits along the hem.
   • She sewed a neat plait into the curtain fabric.
   • The tailor added a plait to give the garment more structure.

   ruСкладкаesplieguefrpli (de tissu)deStofffalteptPregazh褶arثنية القماش

   Synonyme: creasefoldpleattuck

• plaits plural form
• plaits' possessive plural form
• plait's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to braid or interweave strands of hair, rope, or other material.

ruГлагол, означающий заплетать или переплетать пряди волос, верёвки или другого материала.esVerbo que significa trenzar o entrelazar hebras de cabello, cuerda u otro material.frVerbe signifiant tresser ou entrelacer des mèches de cheveux, des cordes ou d'autres matériaux.deVerb, das bedeutet, Strähnen von Haaren, Seile oder anderes Material zu flechten oder zu verflechten.ptVerbo que significa trançar ou entrelaçar mechas de cabelo, cordas ou outro material.zh动词，指把头发、绳子或其他材料编成辫子或交织在一起。arفعل يعني جدل خصلات الشعر أو الحبال أو أي مادة أخرى وضفرها معًا، أي تشبيك أجزائها بعضها ببعض.

1. To braid or interlace B1 formal british

   To weave together three or more strands of hair, fabric, or other material to form a plait.

   • She plaited her daughter's hair before school.
   • He learned to plait a rope from the sailor.
   • The artisan plaited the leather strips into a belt.

   ruЗаплетатьestrenzarfrtresserdeflechtenptTrançarzh编辫子arيَضْفِر

   Synonyme: braidentwineinterlacelacetwineweave

2. To weave into a pattern B2 formal british

   To create a decorative pattern by interlacing strands or strips.

   • The basket maker plaited the reeds into a sturdy container.
   • She plaited the ribbons into a colorful design.
   • They plaited the grass to make a traditional mat.

   ruПлестиestrenzarfrtresser en motif décoratifdeFlechtenptTrançarzh编织arضفر

   Synonyme: braidinterlaceintertwinetwineweave

   Antonyme: unbraidundountwistunweave

• plaited past participle
• plaited past simple
• plaiting present participle
• plaits third person singular