Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pleach
verb
/pliːtʃ/
Definition
To interweave branches or twigs to form a hedge or a fence.
Examples
- They decided to pleach the young trees to create a beautiful archway.
- The gardener took great care to pleach the hedges, ensuring they would grow thick and lush.
- In the old garden, the pleached pathways added a sense of elegance and structure.
Meaning
The act of weaving or braiding branches together to create a living boundary or to train plants for ornamental purposes.
Synonyms
- interlace
- weave
- braid