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 pleat pleat /ˈpliːt/

noun

  1. () Any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape  ( plait , pleat )
    any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape

verb

  1. Fold into pleats  ( pleat , plicate )
    fold into pleats
     Pleat the cloth
    Pleat the cloth
  2. Pleat or gather into a ruffle  ( pleat , ruffle )
    pleat or gather into a ruffle
     Ruffle the curtain fabric
    ruffle the curtain fabric