English Explanatory Dictionary

plait fog

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To perform an action in which the result falls apart immediately or to work on organizing something that cannot be organized.
  2. Used as a metaphor for accomplishing an impossible task.

Word forms

plait fog plaits fog plaiting fog plaited fog

Etymology

From the fact that fog is too insubstantial to be plaited.

Synonyms

knit fog plait sawdust
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