plait
- A braid, especially of hair or straw, formed by interlacing three or more strands. nounShe wore her hair in a long plait down her back.The basket was woven with intricate plaits of straw.
- To braid or interlace strands of hair, straw, or other materials. verbShe plaited her daughter's hair before school.The artisan plaited the fibers to create a strong rope.