plaiting

noun
UK: /ˈpleɪtɪŋ/
US: /ˈpleɪtɪŋ/

  1. The act of weaving or braiding strands together.

    1. The plaiting of her hair took a long time.
    2. The intricate plaiting of the basket showed skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Synonyms

braiding
plaiting verb

  1. Present participle of 'plait'; braiding or weaving strands together.

    1. She is plaiting her daughter's hair.
    2. The artisan was carefully plaiting the reeds to form a sturdy basket.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "plaiting" is /ˈpleɪtɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈpleɪtɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plaiting": braiding.

Example usage of "plaiting": "The plaiting of her hair took a long time.". More examples on the page.