pleach

• Verbe désuet signifiant tresser, entrelacer ou entrecroiser, en particulier des branches ou des sarments pour former une haie vive ou une tonnelle.

An archaic verb meaning to plait, interlace, or entwine, especially branches or vines to form a hedge or arbor.

1. Weave or braidC2formalbritish

   To form or weave something into a braid or braids.

   Tresser

   • She pleached the ribbons into a decorative pattern.
   • The artisan pleached the strands of leather to create a sturdy belt.
   • He pleached the vines together to form a natural arch.

   Synonymesbraidentwineinterlaceinterweavelaceplaittwine

2. Interlace shootsC2formalbritish

   To interlace the shoots or branches of plants, especially for creating a hedge or fence.

   entrelacer les rameaux

   • The gardener pleached the young trees to form a living fence.
   • They pleached the willow branches to create a tunnel.
   • The estate's hedges were carefully pleached for privacy.

   Synonymesbraidentwineinterlaceintertwineplaitweave