pleat
[pleet]
noun
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)
to fold or arrange in pleats.
Also plait.
Origin of pleat
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Examples from the Web for pleat
Contemporary Examples of pleat
Some have one pleat on each leg rather than double pleats, for example.
Historical Examples of pleat
Mrs Denton lifted the corner of her apron, and began to pleat it.
The Mynns' MysteryGeorge Manville Fenn
Take a short length of ribbon and pleat it once through the center.
Make Your Own HatsGene Allen Martin
This is made by turning the first pleat to the left and the next to the right.
Make Your Own HatsGene Allen Martin
And she did hope that pleat from the neck would look all right.
The History of David GrieveMrs. Humphry Ward
Having sloped off the lower corners of these parts, pleat them, and join them with the foundation.
pleat
noun
verb
Word Origin for pleat
C16: variant of plait
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