plait vs braid

plait and braid both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
plait	Yes	No	Yes	No
braid	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, plait and braid are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of plait include tress, twist.

As verbs, plait and braid are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of plait include lace.

plait (noun)	braid (noun)
any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape	trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair	a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

plait (verb)	braid (verb)
weave into plaits	form or weave into a braid or braids
make by braiding or interlacing	decorate with braids or ribbons
	make by braiding or interlacing