plaiting

American  

[pley-ting, plat-ing] / ˈpleɪ tɪŋ, ˈplæt ɪŋ /

noun

1. anything that is braided or pleated.

2. plaits collectively.

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Etymology

Origin of plaiting

First recorded in 1375–1425, plaiting is from the late Middle English word pleyting. See plait, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

It takes a willingness to understand and honor the hairstyle's origins and what that plaiting symbolizes to accept that not everybody should flaunt it.

From Salon

With those scraps, she made a handful of purses and small pouches using techniques including plaiting, macramé and sashiko, a form of Japanese embroidery.

From New York Times

“It is less risky if we go as a group,” she said while plaiting her friend’s hair.

From Seattle Times

Beneath him, Loki saw a huge grave mound, and sitting on it, plaiting a dog collar, was the hugest, ugliest ogre of a giant he had ever seen.

From Literature

What I suddenly think of is my dad plaiting my hair when I was nine years old, in the first few weeks after my mum left.

From The Guardian