PIGTAIL Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word pigtail. (close relations)
Definition of PIGTAIL
pigtails
Best Alternative Words for PIGTAIL
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| braid | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains verb • make by braiding or interlacing • decorate with braids or ribbons • form or weave into a braid or braids | ||||||||
| coil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) • a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine • a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb • tubing that is wound in a spiral • reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit verb • to wind or move in a spiral course • make without a potter's wheel • wind around something in coils or loops | ||||||||
| plait | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape verb • make by braiding or interlacing • weave into plaits | ||||||||
| queue | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a line of people or vehicles waiting for something • (information processing) an ordered list of tasks to be performed or messages to be transmitted • a braid of hair at the back of the head verb • form a queue, form a line, stand in line | ||||||||
| tress | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair | ||||||||
| twist | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unforeseen development • an interpretation of a text or action • any clever maneuver • the act of rotating rapidly • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight • a circular segment of a curve • a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself • a jerky pulling movement • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s • the act of winding or twisting • turning or twisting around (in place) verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • turn in the opposite direction • form into a spiral shape • form into twists • extend in curves and turns • do the twist • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||||||
