pleat
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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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| —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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Example sentences
Full single-needle tailoring with a double-yoke back with center box-pleat for comfort.
Equipment such as the automatic pleat-figuring machine and automatic pleat-folding machine are used in larger establishments.
Media shall maintain uniform pleat shape and stability for proper air flow and maximum dust loading.
The back is trimmed with a box pleat on each side and is fastened by three tiny buttons.
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