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Definition of Pleat
1. Verb. Pleat or gather into a ruffle. "Ruffle the curtain fabric"
2. Noun. Any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape.
Exact synonyms: Plait
Specialized synonyms: Box Pleat, Inverted Pleat, Kick Pleat, Knife Pleat, Tuck
Generic synonyms: Bend, Crease, Crimp, Flexure, Fold, Plication
Derivative terms: Plait
Specialized synonyms: Box Pleat, Inverted Pleat, Kick Pleat, Knife Pleat, Tuck
Generic synonyms: Bend, Crease, Crimp, Flexure, Fold, Plication
Derivative terms: Plait
3. Verb. Fold into pleats,. "Pleat the cloth"
Exact synonyms: Plicate
Generic synonyms: Fold, Fold Up, Turn Up
Derivative terms: Plication, Plication
Generic synonyms: Fold, Fold Up, Turn Up
Derivative terms: Plication, Plication
Definition of Pleat
1. n. & v. t. See Plait.
Definition of Pleat
1. Noun. (sewing) A fold in the fabric of a garment, as a part of the design of the garment, with the purpose of adding controlled fullness or taking up excess fabric. There are many types of pleats, differing in their construction and appearance. ¹
2. Noun. A plait. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pleat
1. to fold in an even manner [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pleat
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