plait

• Существительное, обозначающее прическу, созданную путем плетения или скручивания прядей волос вместе, или складку, образованную складыванием ткани вдвое и прижатием или сшиванием для придания формы.

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.

1. Braided hairstyleA2formalbritish

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

   Коса

   • 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.

   Синонимыbraidpigtail

2. Fabric foldB2formalbritish

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

   Складка

   • 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.

   Синонимыcreasefoldpleattuck

• Глагол, означающий заплетать или переплетать пряди волос, верёвки или другого материала.

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

1. To braid or interlaceB1formalbritish

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

   Заплетать

   • 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.

   Синонимыbraidentwineinterlacelacetwineweave

2. To weave into a patternB2formalbritish

   To create a decorative pattern by interlacing strands or strips.

   Плести

   • 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.

   Синонимыbraidinterlaceintertwinetwineweave

   Антонимыunbraidundountwistunweave