Thesaurus results for PLAITING

plaiting

verb

Definition of plaiting next

present participle of plait

as in braiding

to form into a braid plaited the doll's hair so it wouldn't tangle

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Recent Examples of plaiting One of the most important traditions is pineapple pole plaiting, in which artisans weave and shape materials into intricate forms. —

Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

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braiding

Verb

For Esther, too, braiding hair in South Africa had been the best option.

— Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026
Ogunbiyi saw similarities between the process of braiding and sewing—a meticulous and repetitive action that could be automated—and began to envision a solution.

— Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 23 June 2026