Pleach

Pronunciation: /pliːtʃ/

Definitions of pleach

verb to interlace or interweave branches or vines to form a hedge or fence

Example Sentences

A1 I pleach the vines in my garden to create a beautiful archway.

A2 She pleaches the branches of the trees to form a natural fence.

B1 The gardener pleached the hedges to give them a neat and tidy appearance.

B2 The landscaper pleached the shrubs in a intricate pattern to enhance the garden's design.

C1 The expert gardener pleached the trees with precision and skill.

C2 The artist pleached the plants in a unique and creative way for the exhibit.

Examples of pleach in a Sentence

formal The gardener used a special technique to pleach the trees in the park.

informal I saw the gardener pleach the bushes near the entrance.

slang Let's pleach these shrubs to make them look neat.

figurative She had to pleach together different ideas to come up with a coherent argument.

Grammatical Forms of pleach

• past tense: pleached
• plural: pleaches
• comparative: more pleached
• superlative: most pleached
• present tense: pleach
• future tense: will pleach
• perfect tense: have pleached
• continuous tense: is pleaching
• singular: pleach
• positive degree: pleach
• infinitive: to pleach
• gerund: pleaching
• participle: pleached

Origin and Evolution of pleach

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'pleach' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'plechier' meaning to fold or intertwine.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pleach' evolved to refer to the act of interweaving or intertwining branches or vines to form a hedge or fence. It has also been used metaphorically to describe the act of blending or merging different elements or ideas.