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Pleating: meaning, definitions and examples

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pleating

 

[ หˆplฤซtษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fabric manipulation

Pleating refers to the technique of folding fabric into pleats, which are a series of folds that can add texture and volume to a garment or textile. This method is widely used in fashion design to create stylish and structured pieces. Pleats can vary in depth, spacing, and design, and can be found in various types of clothing, from skirts to blouses. Overall, pleating is not only a decorative technique but also serves to enhance the functionality and silhouette of garments.

Synonyms

folding, gathering, tucking.

Examples of usage

  • The dress featured intricate pleating.
  • She learned how to create pleating for her sewing project.
  • The curtains had lovely pleating at the top.

Translations

Translations of the word "pleating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pregueado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเฅ€เคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Falten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lipatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปั–ัะธั€ะพะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ faล‚dowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒชใƒผใƒ„ๅŠ ๅทฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plissage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plegado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pley

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ๋ฆ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกhyb

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกhyb

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่คถ็šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nabrani

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ felling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฟะฐั€ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ˜แƒ แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buruqlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pliegue

Etymology

The word "pleating" originated from the verb "pleat," which can be traced back to the mid-15th century. It derives from the Old French word "plisser," which means to fold or to crease. The term evolved over time and has been associated with fabric manipulation techniques for centuries. Initially, pleating was primarily associated with the creation of formal garments, wherein intricate folds added elegance and structure. As fashion evolved, so did the use of pleating, becoming a popular style in various clothing, accessories, and even home decor items. In modern fashion, pleating is celebrated not just for its aesthetic appeal but also for its ability to allow for movement and flexibility in clothes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,476, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.