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Rareplaid
The correct spelling is plaid.
How to pronounce plaid
/plad/
nounIPA: /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.A type of twilled woollen cloth, often with a tartan or chequered pattern.
- 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.The typical chequered pattern of a plaid; tartan.
adjective
- 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.To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
- 2.To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
- 3.To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
- 4.To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.
- 5.(heading) To produce music or theatre.
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