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Pleach (Verb)

Interlace the shoots of; "pleach a hedge".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

To create a unique and dense screen, arborists will pleach the shoots of the trees together.
This ancient method of training involves weaving and pleaching the stems to create a natural pergola.
The garden designer chose to pleach the stems of the shrubs close together and weave them through a trellis.
She enjoyed pleaching the shoots of her fruit trees with the neighbouring ones.
Pleaching a hedge by hand can be a time-consuming process requiring patience and skill.

Form or weave into a braid or braids; "braid hair".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

She carefully learned to pleach her long hair into beautiful braids for the festival.
The stylist gently began to pleach the delicate strands of her young client's hair.
In some cultures, women are still taught to pleach each other's hair as a sign of friendship.
Mother would often pleach her daughter's locks into intricate designs and styles.
To pleach the intricate braid pattern called for great skill and patience.