plait plait /ˈpleɪt/

noun

1. Any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape  ( plait , pleat )
   any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape
   
   
2. A hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair  ( plait , tress , twist , braid )
   a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
    She wore her hair in a neat French plait
   She wore her hair in a neat French plait
   
   

verb

1. Weave into plaits  ( plait )
   weave into plaits
    Plait hair
   plait hair
   
2. (handicraft) make by braiding or interlacing  ( lace , plait , braid )
   (handicraft) make by braiding or interlacing
    Lace a tablecloth
   lace a tablecloth