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pleat

[ pleet ]

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)

  1. to fold or arrange in pleats.

pleat

/ ±è±ô¾±Ë³Ù /

noun

  1. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr to arrange (material, part of a garment, etc) in pleats
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ±è±ô±ð²¹³Ùİù noun
  • ±è±ô±ð²¹³Ùl±ð²õ²õ adjective
  • ³Ü²Ô·±è±ô±ð²¹³ÙĻå adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pleat1

1325–75; Middle English; variant of plait
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pleat1

C16: variant of plait
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Fabrics are variously folded like origami, appliqued, quilted, embroidered, beaded, gathered, pleated, printed, felted, dyed, etched, lasered and layered.

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The photo, taken at Bagshot Park, shows the duchess wearing a black turtleneck jumper and a pleated cream skirt.

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Like pleated minis, low-rise jeans and crop tops, “The Simple Life†has made a comeback in the culture.

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These pleated pinstripe corduroy trousers are a contemporary classic.

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When the Milt & Edie’s tailor saw the pants, she shrugged and said, “Can I take out the pleats?â€

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