pleat

[ pleet ]

/ plit /

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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.

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Also plait.

Origin of pleat

1325–75; Middle English; variant of plait

OTHER WORDS FROM pleat

pleater, nounpleatless, adjectiveun·pleat·ed, adjective

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How to use pleat in a sentence

If a stiff, smart-looking bow is to be made, fold the ribbon in loops before pleating.
Make Your Own Hats|Gene Allen Martin
He swore it never touched a thread of it, but just look at that spot, right in the middle of a pleating too.
The Sword of Damocles|Anna Katharine Green
A simple box pleating may be basted through the center and the edges caught together.
Make Your Own Hats|Gene Allen Martin
This pleating is nearly always used by basting through the center, after having slightly pressed.
Make Your Own Hats|Gene Allen Martin

The 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

pleat

/ (pliːt) /

noun

any of various types of fold formed by doubling back fabric and pressing, stitching, or steaming into placeSee also box pleat, inverted pleat, kick pleat, knife pleat, sunburst pleats

verb

(tr) to arrange (material, part of a garment, etc) in pleats

Word Origin for pleat

C16: variant of plait

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