plaid

A type of twilled woollen cloth, often with a tartan or chequered pattern.

A length of such material used as a piece of clothing, formerly worn in the Scottish Highlands and other parts of northern Britain and remaining as an item of ceremonial dress worn by members of Scottish pipe bands.

The typical chequered pattern of a plaid; tartan.

Having a pattern or colors which resemble a Scottish tartan; checkered or marked with bars or stripes at right angles to one another.

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

“They played long and hard.”

To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).

“He plays on three teams”

To take part in amorous activity; to make love.

To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.

“He plays the King, and she's the Queen.”

(heading) To produce music or theatre.

(heading) To behave in a particular way.

To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.

“He played the torch beam around the room.”

To move to and fro.

To put in action or motion.

“to play a trump in a card game”

To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.

To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.

“You played me!”