plait

Meanings

• noun

  A braid or plait is a complex arrangement of interlaced strands of material, often used for decorative or functional purposes.

  - "She wore a plait of golden hair down her back."
  - "The children made plaits of daisy chains in the meadow."

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Pronunciation

1. /pleɪt/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of plait that leads to same result
plait , plaits , plaited , plaiter , plaiters , plaiting , repondez s'il vous plait , s'il vous plait

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'plaitan' means 'to weave' or 'to braid'. The word 'plait' comes from this root.

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Trivia

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1. The longest plait ever recorded was over 12 meters long.

2. Plaits have been used for practical purposes, such as carrying water or securing loads, since ancient times.

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Related Concepts

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1. Braid: A type of plait made by weaving three or more strands of material together.

2. Plaited: Adjective form of plait, meaning having a braid or plaited appearance.

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Culture

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Plaits have been used for various cultural and historical purposes. In some African cultures, plaits are used as a sign of beauty and status. In literature, plaits have been used as symbols of unity and connection, such as in the novel 'Sister Carrie' by Theodore Dreiser.

How to Memorize "plait"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a braid or plaited rope to remember the meaning of the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'plait' with the act of weaving or braiding to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P is for Plait, a braid that's made to create' to remember the meaning of the word.

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