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noun
1.
a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.
verb (used with object)
2.
to fold or arrange in pleats.
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| pleat (pliːt) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | box pleat inverted pleat kick pleat knife pleat See also sunburst pleats any of various types of fold formed by doubling back fabric and pressing, stitching, or steaming into place |
| —vb | |
| 2. | (tr) to arrange (material, part of a garment, etc) in pleats |
| [C16: variant of | |
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