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Pleat: meaning, definitions and examples

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pleat

 

[ pliหt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

clothing design

A double or multiple fold in a garment or other item made of cloth, held by stitching the top or side.

Synonyms

crease, fold, tuck

Examples of usage

  • The dress had beautiful pleats along the waistline.
  • She ironed the pleats in her skirt to make them crisp.
Context #2 | Verb

clothing design

To fold or form into pleats.

Synonyms

crease, fold, tuck

Examples of usage

  • She pleated the fabric before sewing the dress.
  • The tailor expertly pleated the curtains for a perfect fit.

Translations

Translations of the word "pleat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plissado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเฅ€เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Falte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lipatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะปะฐะดะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ faล‚da

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plissรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pliegue

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pile

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ๋ฆ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกhyb

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกhyb

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่คถ็šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ guba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ felling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฟะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒแƒญแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรผkรผm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pliegue

Etymology

The word 'pleat' originated from the Old English word 'pliฤ“tan', meaning 'to fold'. The concept of pleating fabric has been used in clothing design for centuries, adding texture and style to garments. Pleats have been a popular element in fashion, both in Western and Eastern cultures, showcasing craftsmanship and elegance.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,177 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.