[pleet] 
| 1. | a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place. |
| 2. | to fold or arrange in pleats. |
pleat (plēt)  (click for larger image in new window) n. A fold in cloth made by doubling the material upon itself and then pressing or stitching it into place. tr.v. pleat·ed, pleat·ing, pleats To press or arrange in pleats: pleat a skirt; pleat curtains. [Middle English plet, variant of plait, pleat, fold; see plait.] pleat'er n. |
