noun. The act or process of making plaits or folds, or of interweaving or braiding two or more strands, fibers, etc.

noun. Plaits, folds, or braids taken collectively.

noun. In hat-making, the felting or interweaving of the hair to form the body by means of pressure, motion, moisture, and heat. Also called hardening.

verb. Present participle of plait.

"Swantz reports that Zaramo women were highly skilled in plaiting such items as floor mats, baskets, bags, sacks, hats, food covers, and rope."

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