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plaid

/plad/ /plæd/

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noun

A type of twilled woollen cloth, often with a tartan or chequered pattern.

Examples :

"My grandfather wore a warm plaid jacket to the farmer's market. "

material wear style

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noun

A 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.

Examples :

"The Scottish piper wore his full ceremonial dress, complete with a vibrant plaid draped over his shoulder. "

culture material wear tradition style

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noun

The typical chequered pattern of a plaid; tartan.

Examples :

"My grandmother's favorite scarf has a beautiful plaid pattern. "

appearance material style

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adjective

Having a pattern or colors which resemble a Scottish tartan; checkered or marked with bars or stripes at right angles to one another.

Examples :

"My brother's jacket is plaid, with red and black stripes. "

appearance material style culture

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verb

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

Examples :

"They played long and hard."

entertainment action

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verb

To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).

Examples :

"He plays on three teams"

sport game action

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verb

To take part in amorous activity; to make love.

Examples :

"The teenagers often plaid together after school. "

sex action human

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verb

To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.

Examples :

"In the school play, the student played the part of the mischievous fairy and plaid the role well. "

entertainment style culture

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verb

(heading) To produce music or theatre.

Examples :

"The school band will plaid a new song for the upcoming talent show. "

music entertainment stage

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verb

(heading) To behave in a particular way.

Examples :

"My brother often plaids when he's stressed, staying inside all day and refusing to do anything. "

attitude character style action

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verb

To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.

Examples :

"He played the torch beam around the room."

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verb

To move to and fro.

Examples :

"The little dog kept plaiding around the garden, sniffing at every flower. "

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verb

To put in action or motion.

Examples :

"to play a trump in a card game"

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verb

To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.

Examples :

"The fisherman plaid the hooked fish, slowly reeling it in to prevent it from jumping back into the water. "

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verb

To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.

Examples :

"You played me!"

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