pleaching

present participle of pleach

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Verb
  • For Esther, too, braiding hair in South Africa had been the best option.
    Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026
  • Ogunbiyi saw similarities between the process of braiding and sewing—a meticulous and repetitive action that could be automated—and began to envision a solution.
    Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • One of the most important traditions is pineapple pole plaiting, in which artisans weave and shape materials into intricate forms.
    Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • On average, the city is platting 892 acres per year and is projected to need 911 acres per year for new growth and development.
    Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Bennett told the Star-Telegram that Black Mountain will address residents’ concerns about the demand on power and water grids, as well as flooding, as part of the platting process for the project.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The 6-foot-2 goalkeeper has been plying his craft professionally for nearly two decades, having bounced around to nine different club teams in the process.
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
  • These challenges are why solar sails aren't yet plying the vastness of space.
    Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Following the mini concert, attendees dispersed across the property, gathering around a massive outdoor fireplace and weaving through the home’s stylish interiors.
    Vogue, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • Some riders gallivant and whoosh past bystanders, weaving in and out and putting surrounding passersby on edge.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
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“Pleaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleaching. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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