Pleat: meaning, definitions and examples

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pleat

[ pliːt ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 plissado

🇮🇳 प्लीट

🇩🇪 Falte

🇮🇩 lipatan

🇺🇦 складка

🇵🇱 fałda

🇯🇵 ひだ

🇫🇷 plissé

🇪🇸 pliegue

🇹🇷 pile

🇰🇷 주름

🇸🇦 طية

🇨🇿 záhyb

🇸🇰 záhyb

🇨🇳 褶皱

🇸🇮 guba

🇮🇸 felling

🇰🇿 қатпар

🇬🇪 ნაოჭი

🇦🇿 büküm

🇲🇽 pliegue

Word origin

The word 'pleat' originated from the Old English word 'pliētan', 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.