Answer: plaiting

AnswerCrossword Clue
PLAITINGDo work
PLAITINGMaking braids
PLAITINGAnything that is braided
plaitingbraid
plaitingplaits collectively
plaitinganything that is braided or pleated
plaitingpleat
plaitingplaited braid, also PLATTING
plaitingto pleat
plaitingto braid