plait (
http://definr.com/plait)
n 1: a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair [syn:
braid,
tress,
twist]
2: any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back
upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape
[syn:
pleat]
v 1: make by braiding [syn:
braid,
lace]
2: weave into plaits; "plait hair"