transitive. To intertwine; spec. to interlace three or more strands of (hair, ribbon, straw, etc.) so as to form a plait. Also: to make (a wreath…

To plait; to mat (hair). Obsolete.

transitive. To braid or intertwine (strands of pliable material) so as to form a plait, band, or rope. Also occasionally intransitive.

transitive. To braid or intertwine (strands of hair, straw, etc.); = plait, v. 1a. Also: to form (a garland, braid, etc.) by plaiting; = plait, v. 1c.

transitive. To braid, to intertwine; to plait (hair, straw, etc.); to form (a hat, etc.) by plaiting. Now chiefly English regional.

To ‘whip’ or twine (wire, or the like) into a plait or twist of some softer material.