Meaning of the word pleat in English

What does pleat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pleat

US /pliːt/

UK /pliːt/

a double fold in a garment or other item made of cloth, held by stitching along one side and unstitched on the other, leaving the fabric free to move

Example:

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The skirt had several neat pleats.

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She adjusted the pleats on her dress.

Synonym:

fold crease tuck gather ruffle

to fold (a garment or cloth) into pleats

Example:

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She carefully pleated the fabric for the curtains.

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The tailor will pleat the back of the jacket.

Synonym:

fold crease tuck gather