PLAITING Synonyms
There are 23 hypernyms of the word plaiting. (close relations)
Definition of PLAITING
Best Alternative Words for PLAITING
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| braiding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains | ||||||||
| weaving | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • creating fabric | ||||||||
| intertwining | adjectiveadj | |||||||
verb • spin, wind, or twist together • make lacework by knotting or looping • make a loop in | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| lace | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment) • a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns verb • spin, wind, or twist together • make by braiding or interlacing • do lacework • draw through eyes or holes • add alcohol to (beverages) | ||||||||
| pleat | verbv | |||||||
noun • any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape verb • pleat or gather into a ruffle • fold into pleats | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
