plait       
 verb [ I or T ] uk/plæt/ us/pleɪt/ (US usually braid)
 把…编成辫
to join three or more pieces of hair or string-like material by putting them over each other in a special pattern
  She plaited the horse's tail. 她把马尾巴编成辫。 
 a plaited leather bracelet/belt 编制的皮手镯/腰带 
 plait       
noun [ C ] uk/plæt/ us/pleɪt/ (US usually braid)
 辫子;编成辫子的东西
a length of hair or other material that is divided into three parts that are then crossed over each other in a special pattern
  She usually wears her hair in a plait/in two plaits. 她通常梳着一条/两条辫子。