pleat
a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.
to fold or arrange in pleats.
Origin of pleat
1- Also plait.
Other words from pleat
- pleater, noun
- pleatless, adjective
- un·pleat·ed, adjective
Words Nearby pleat
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How to use pleat in a sentence
Some resemble the tight corkscrew ringlets of a 1980s perm or the pleats of an accordion.
Has AlphaFold actually solved biology’s protein-folding problem? | Tina Hesman Saey | September 23, 2022 | Science NewsPleats should be approximately 1 ½ inches wide on the outside, a half-inch wide on the inside, and be parallel to the nose band.
How to make face masks for kids and adults—no sewing machine required | empire | August 12, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThe kids are wearing bottoms with animal print, chains and charms, pleats, textures, neon colors, and shades of brown and beige.
You look at a structured coat from the front, and then from the back you see this beautiful pleat.
Fashion’s Most Powerful Women: Victoria Beckham & Diane von Furstenberg Show at New York Fashion Week | Erin Cunningham | February 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSome have one pleat on each leg rather than double pleats, for example.
Captain Raff had done the bandaging: he stood back from the last neat pleat.
Where the Pavement Ends | John RussellIf a soft-looking or puffy, “fat”-looking bow is desired, pleat the ribbon singly before making the loops.
Make Your Own Hats | Gene Allen MartinIf the pleats are to be one-half inch deep, the box pleat will be one inch across.
Make Your Own Hats | Gene Allen MartinBe very accurate, being careful to keep the box pleat the exact width desired.
Make Your Own Hats | Gene Allen MartinThe pleating may be caught together at top and bottom of box pleat, and it is then known as rose pleating.
Make Your Own Hats | Gene Allen Martin
British Dictionary definitions for pleat
/ (pliːt) /
any of various types of fold formed by doubling back fabric and pressing, stitching, or steaming into place: See also box pleat, inverted pleat, kick pleat, knife pleat, sunburst pleats
(tr) to arrange (material, part of a garment, etc) in pleats
Origin of pleat
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