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Explore Plaiting through 6 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Plaiting in a sentence

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Plaiting | Plaited | Plait | Plaits

Plaiting meaning

present participle and gerund of plait

Using Plaiting

  • The main meaning on this page is: present participle and gerund of plait
  • In the example corpus, plaiting often appears in combinations such as: plaiting and, the plaiting.

Context around Plaiting

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 1 start, 3 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 6 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

straw 2× mukro 1×

Often after:

combat 1× industry 1×

Sentence patterns with Plaiting

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

intertwine as plaiting combat 1× is the plaiting of the 1× manufacturing straw plaiting and basketry 1× of mukro plaiting and the 1× surely the plaiting will not 1× the straw plaiting industry was 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

gloves usually black 1× guided by respected 1× science calls this 1× surely the plaiting 1× the wheatsheaf was 1× woodworking excluding furniture 1×

Common sentence endings:

0 9 percent 1× as plaiting combat 1× mane and tail 1× of luton hoo 1× of traditional crafting 1× the plate loosens 1×

Words around Plaiting

Just before it in the word index:

plaited 13 plait 9 plaistow 8 plaisirs 2 plaisir 4 plaisance 18

Just after it in the word index:

plaits 6 plaka 7 plakson 2 plame 12 plamen 3 plamil 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaaaa 8 aage 8 aardvarks 8 abaca 8 abaji 8 abascal 8

Corpus analysis for Plaiting

  • In this selection, "plaiting" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, straw, mukro, combat and industry stand out and add context to how "plaiting" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include intertwine as plaiting combat and is the plaiting of the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "plaiting" sits close to words such as aaaaa, aage and aardvarks, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with plaiting

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Science calls this behaviour of male snakes to intertwine as 'plaiting combat'. (12 words)

Gloves, usually black, are optional, as is the plaiting of the horse's mane and tail. (16 words)

Surely the plaiting will not hold since the person will be scratching the head until the plate loosens. (18 words)

Longer example sentences

The wheatsheaf was used on the crest to represent agriculture and the supply of straw used in the local hatting industry (the straw-plaiting industry was brought to Luton by a group of Scots under the protection of Sir John Napier of Luton Hoo ). (44 words)

Guided by respected facilitators selected by their communities, participants delved into the intricacies of cotton weaving, the nuances of the Macushi language, the art of mukro plaiting, and the craftsmanship of traditional crafting. (33 words)

Surely the plaiting will not hold since the person will be scratching the head until the plate loosens. (18 words)

Example sentences (6)

Guided by respected facilitators selected by their communities, participants delved into the intricacies of cotton weaving, the nuances of the Macushi language, the art of mukro plaiting, and the craftsmanship of traditional crafting.

Science calls this behaviour of male snakes to intertwine as 'plaiting combat'.

Surely the plaiting will not hold since the person will be scratching the head until the plate loosens.

Woodworking (excluding furniture manufacturing), cork, and wood manufacturing, straw plaiting, and basketry all reduced by 0.9 percent.

Gloves, usually black, are optional, as is the plaiting of the horse's mane and tail.

The wheatsheaf was used on the crest to represent agriculture and the supply of straw used in the local hatting industry (the straw-plaiting industry was brought to Luton by a group of Scots under the protection of Sir John Napier of Luton Hoo ).

Common combinations with plaiting

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "plaiting" in a sentence?
An example: "Guided by respected facilitators selected by their communities, participants delved into the intricacies of cotton weaving, the nuances of the Macushi language, the art of mukro plaiting, and the craftsmanship of traditional crafting." This page contains 6 example sentences with the word "plaiting" from authentic English texts.
What does "plaiting" mean?
Plaiting means: present participle and gerund of plait
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