Difference between Braid and Plait

What is the difference between Braid and Plait?

Braid as a verb is to make a sudden movement with, to jerk. while Plait as a verb is to fold; to double in narrow folds; to pleat; as, to plait a ruffle.

Braid

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make a sudden movement with, to jerk. To start into motion. To weave together, intertwine (strands of fibers, ribbons, etc.); to arrange (hair) in braids.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A weave of three of more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration.

Plait

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A flat fold; a doubling, as of cloth; a pleat; as, a box plait.A braid, as of hair or straw; a plat.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To fold; to double in narrow folds; to pleat; as, to plait a ruffle.To interweave the strands or locks of; to braid; to plat; as, to plait hair; to plait rope.

We hope you now know whether to use Braid or Plait in your sentence.

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