plait hair. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
In each iteration, the plait is copied, and a transformation is applied. From Wordnik.com. [Boing Boing: February 19, 2006 - February 25, 2006 Archives] Reference
The stitch shown in fig. 69, known as plait or Cretan, is commonly seen on Cretan and other Eastern embroideries. From Wordnik.com. [Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving] Reference
Jeanine is about to "plait" or braid Suzy's hair when we get back from town. ill be sure to post pics. From Wordnik.com. [S’more pics!] Reference
"Musshoo, s'il vous plait, which is la direction pour aller à Thomas. From Wordnik.com. [Behind the Beyond and Other Contributions to Human Knowledge] Reference
"Musshoo, s'il vous plait, which is la direction pour aller à le Palais. From Wordnik.com. [Behind the Beyond and Other Contributions to Human Knowledge] Reference
When the vertical stitches are laid, a kind of plait is formed in the following way. From Wordnik.com. [Encyclopedia of Needlework] Reference
To make a mat, first plait a rope several feet long. From Wordnik.com. [Construction Work for Rural and Elementary Schools] Reference
Fair Pholoe! what profits it to plait thy flowing hair?. From Wordnik.com. [The Elegies of Tibullus Being the Consolations of a Roman Lover Done in English Verse] Reference
(Story of Florent), and in Voltaire: "Ce qui plait aux Dames.". From Wordnik.com. [A Literary History of the English People From the Origins to the Renaissance] Reference
Using three threads of raffia, plait a rope several feet long. From Wordnik.com. [Construction Work for Rural and Elementary Schools] Reference
I plait my hair and become a different person for you each day. From Wordnik.com. [Orpheus Revisited] Reference
First plait the raffia together until you have a very long braid. From Wordnik.com. [Construction Work for Rural and Elementary Schools] Reference
"It is better that youlaissez nous tranquille, s'il vous plait.". From Wordnik.com. [Apache Dance With a Fellow Commuter] Reference
Unite the petals neatly together, making a small plait between each. From Wordnik.com. [The Royal Guide to Wax Flower Modelling] Reference
It resembles a simple plait laid in close rows to and fro on the ground. From Wordnik.com. [Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving] Reference
In the middle of the back a plait was made, and this was cut from her head. From Wordnik.com. [The Coming of the King] Reference
Naideen taught me the word, plait — I used to say braid, but now I say plait. From Wordnik.com. [Temporary Housing] Reference
Our manager said, "Un minute, s'il vous plait," while the boxes continued to fly. From Wordnik.com. [The Fight for the Argonne Personal Experiences of a 'Y' Man] Reference
The object of winding the plait sideways is to give the mat firmness and thickness. From Wordnik.com. [Construction Work for Rural and Elementary Schools] Reference
With fingers clumsy, yet gentle, he took off the ribbon and cautiously undid the plait. From Wordnik.com. [The Invader A Novel] Reference
To make a purse, plait enough rope to make two mats three and a half inches in diameter. From Wordnik.com. [Construction Work for Rural and Elementary Schools] Reference
Sew by holding the inner edge of the plait just under the outer edge of the preceding row. From Wordnik.com. [Construction Work for Rural and Elementary Schools] Reference
Aloe-thread was then used for lace-making, as it is now in Florence for sewing straw-plait. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 107, September, 1866] Reference
Make box plait on right or left side as liked by the wearer and hem on the other side or face. From Wordnik.com. [Textiles and Clothing] Reference
The orchestra then starts another measure, the children another step, and the plait is unplaited. From Wordnik.com. [Harper's Young People, February 17, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly] Reference
If desired, there may be a double row of stitching, an extra row on the edge of the fold or plait. From Wordnik.com. [Textiles and Clothing] Reference
By stretching out my hand, I could just manage to reach it, -- it was a long plait of woman's hair. From Wordnik.com. [The Beetle] Reference
The use of these letters-standing for Repondez, s'il vous plait (Answer, if you please) - is decreasing. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of Good Manners; a Guide to Polite Usage for All Social Functions] Reference
The use of these letters -- standing for "Repondez, s'il vous plait" (Answer, if you please) -- is decreasing. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of Good Manners; a Guide to Polite Usage for All Social Functions] Reference
"No doubt you can give us a song, monsieur," pursued Max; "favour us with ` Polly put the kettle on, 's'il vous plait.". From Wordnik.com. [The Island Home] Reference
Valenciennes being much closer and thicker in the plait, and having four threads on each side of its diamond-shaped mesh. From Wordnik.com. [Chats on Old Lace and Needlework] Reference
"I thought you were going to wear your hair on the top of your head," she said, surveying Dot's plait somewhat contemptuously. From Wordnik.com. [An Australian Lassie] Reference
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