nounπShareA type of twilled woollen cloth, often with a tartan or chequered pattern."My grandfather wore a warm plaid jacket to the farmer's market. "materialwearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA length of such material used as a piece of clothing, formerly worn in the Scottish Highlands and other parts of northern Britain and remaining as an item of ceremonial dress worn by members of Scottish pipe bands."The Scottish piper wore his full ceremonial dress, complete with a vibrant plaid draped over his shoulder. "culturematerialweartraditionstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe typical chequered pattern of a plaid; tartan."My grandmother's favorite scarf has a beautiful plaid pattern. "appearancematerialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving a pattern or colors which resemble a Scottish tartan; checkered or marked with bars or stripes at right angles to one another."My brother's jacket is plaid, with red and black stripes. "appearancematerialstylecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment."They played long and hard."entertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game)."He plays on three teams"sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take part in amorous activity; to make love."The teenagers often plaid together after school. "sexactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act as the indicated role, especially in a performance."In the school play, the student played the part of the mischievous fairy and plaid the role well. "entertainmentstylecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To produce music or theatre."The school band will plaid a new song for the upcoming talent show. "musicentertainmentstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To behave in a particular way."My brother often plaids when he's stressed, staying inside all day and refusing to do anything. "attitudecharacterstyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate."He played the torch beam around the room."actionfunctionmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move to and fro."The little dog kept plaiding around the garden, sniffing at every flower. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put in action or motion."to play a trump in a card game"actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it."The fisherman plaid the hooked fish, slowly reeling it in to prevent it from jumping back into the water. "fishsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone."You played me!"actionbusinesscommunicationmoralfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading