Definition of plait

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Plait (v. t.) To fold; to double in narrow folds; to pleat; as, to plait a ruffle..

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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..
Dolphin :: Dolphin (n.) A kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage.
Plight :: Plight (v. t.) To weave; to braid; to fold; to plait.
Panama Hat :: Panama hat () A fine plaited hat, made in Central America of the young leaves of a plant (Carludovica palmata)..
Braid :: Braid (v. t.) To weave, interlace, or entwine together, as three or more strands or threads; to form into a braid; to plait..
Gather :: Gather (n.) A plait or fold in cloth, made by drawing a thread through it; a pucker..
Plication :: Plication (n.) A folding or fold; a plait.
Wimple :: Wimple (v. i.) To lie in folds; also, to appear as if laid in folds or plaits; to ripple; to undulate..
Double :: Double (n.) That which is doubled over or together; a doubling; a plait; a fold.
Leghorn :: Leghorn (n.) A straw plaiting used for bonnets and hats, made from the straw of a particular kind of wheat, grown for the purpose in Tuscany, Italy; -- so called from Leghorn, the place of exportation..
Fringe :: Fringe (n.) An ornamental appendage to the border of a piece of stuff, originally consisting of the ends of the warp, projecting beyond the woven fabric; but more commonly made separate and sewed on, consisting sometimes of projecting ends, twisted or plaited together, and sometimes of loose threads of wool, silk, or linen, or narrow strips of leather, or the like..
Fold :: Fold (v. t.) To inclose within folds or plaitings; to envelop; to infold; to clasp; to embrace.
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn formerly by both sexes, now only by women and children..
Plicated :: Plicated (a.) Plaited; folded like a fan; as, a plicate leaf..
Furbelow :: Furbelow (n.) A plaited or gathered flounce on a woman's garment.
Kilted :: Kilted (a.) Plaited after the manner of kilting.
Wimple :: Wimple (v. t.) To cause to appear as if laid in folds or plaits; to cause to ripple or undulate; as, the wind wimples the surface of water..
Frounce :: Frounce (n.) A wrinkle, plait, or curl; a flounce; -- also, a frown..
Platting :: Platting (n.) Plaited strips or bark, cane, straw, etc., used for making hats or the like..
Pleat :: Pleat (n. & v. t.) See Plait.
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