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plaid

The correct spelling is plaid.

How to pronounce plaid

/plad/
noun

IPA: /plad/

Say it like: Pla-yd

The correct spelling is plaid. A type of twilled woollen cloth, often with a tartan or chequered pattern. For example: "They played long and hard."

Usage Examples

They played long and hard.

He plays on three teams

He plays the King, and she's the Queen.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A type of twilled woollen cloth, often with a tartan or chequered pattern.
  2. 2.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.
  3. 3.The typical chequered pattern of a plaid; tartan.

adjective

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

verb

  1. 1.To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
  2. 2.To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
  3. 3.To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
  4. 4.To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.
  5. 5.(heading) To produce music or theatre.

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