as in braiding
to form into a braid
plaited the doll's hair so it wouldn't tangle
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For a more in-the-moment experience, check out massages, henna, hair braiding and face painting.—
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Make this fun fall porch ornament by braiding yarn to make thicker strands.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Plaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaiting. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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