plait /plæt/ ( plaiting, plaited, plaits )

• 1. 

  V-T If you plait three or more lengths of hair, rope, or other material together, you twist them over and under each other to make one thick length. 编 (头发、绳子等) 成辫 [英国英语]

  例：

  She had almost finished plaiting Louisa's hair.

  她已差不多给路易莎编完发辫了。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A plait is a length of hair that has been plaited. 辫子 [英国英语]

  例：

  ...a short, energetic woman with her hair in plaits.

  …一个梳着发辫、充满活力的矮个女人。