Meaning Of The Word Pleat

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pleat
countable noun: A pleat in a piece of clothing is a permanent fold that is made in the cloth by folding one part over the other and sewing across the top end of the fold.

pleat in American English
a flat double fold in cloth or other material, of uniform width and pressed or stitched in place
to lay and press (cloth) in a pleat or series of pleats
noun: a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place
transitive verb: to fold or arrange in pleats

pleat in British English
noun: any of various types of fold formed by doubling back fabric and pressing, stitching, or steaming into place

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