nounπShareA plot of land; a lot."The developer showed us the plats for the new houses, highlighting the size of each yard. "propertyareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA map showing the boundaries of real properties (delineating one or more plots of land), especially one that forms part of a legal document."The county office keeps plats showing the exact dimensions and boundaries of every property in the area. "propertylawplanareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA plot, a scheme."The students whispered about their plats to cheat on the upcoming exam. "planactionpoliticsgovernmentorganizationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo create a plat; to lay out property lots and streets; to map."The city council will plat the vacant land into residential lots before building new houses. "propertyplangeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA braid; a plait (of hair, straw, etc.)."Example Sentence: "Her little sister loved having her hair done in two neat plats for school each day." "appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMaterial produced by braiding or interweaving, especially a material of interwoven straw from which straw hats are made."The craft store sells rolls of straw plats for making summer hats. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(obsolete except regional England) To braid, to plait.""Granny still plats my hair into neat braids for school each morning, just like she did my mother's." "styleappearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading