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