pleated
ˈplitɪd
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Definition of pleated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

clothinghaving folds in fabric for design
  • She wore a pleated skirt to the party.
  • The pleated curtains added elegance to the room.
  • He admired the pleated design of her dress.
gathered ruffled
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skirt with many pressed folds running vertically around the fabric
She wore a navy pleated skirt with a white blouse.

Origin of pleated

French, plissé (folded)

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foldedadj.
pleated
having pleats or folds
formal wear
broad pleated sash worn with a tuxedo
fabric feature
strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge
sewing
strip of pleated material used as decoration
fabric decoration
pleated or gathered piece of material used as trim or decoration
kiltedadj.
fabric
pleated like a kilt
pleated
having pleats like a kilt
fashion
strip of pleated or gathered fabric used as a decorative trim

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  1. French:plissé, ...
  2. German:plissiert, ...
  3. Italian:plissettato, ...
  4. Spanish:plisado, ...
  5. Portuguese:plissado, ...
  6. Chinese:褶皱的, ...
  7. Japanese:プリーツの入った, ...
  8. Arabic:مُثَنَّى, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְקוּפָל, ...
  10. Russian:плиссированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:плісирований, ...
  12. Hindi:चुन्नटदार, ...
pleat
pliːt

Definition of pleat - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
fashionRarefold in fabric made by doubling material back upon itselfRare
  • Her skirt was decorated with sharp pleats..
crease fold
2.
plantTECH.fold in a leaf for stiffnessTECH.
  • The palmetto leaf had a distinct pleat.
crease fold

Verb

tr.
1.
sewingRarecreate pleats in fabric or garmentsRare
  • She decided to pleat the skirt for a new look.
fold gather tuck
2.
arrangingRarearrange material in pleats or rufflesRare
  • They pleat the curtains to add elegance to the room.
fold gather
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Images of pleat

  • pleat: fold in fabric made by doubling material back upon itself
    fold in fabric made by doubling material back upon itself
  • pleat: fold in a leaf for stiffness
    fold in a leaf for stiffness

Expressions with pleat

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hairstyle with hair rolled at the back
She wore a French pleat for the wedding.
type of pleat with sharp folds in one direction
The skirt features a classic knife pleat design.
pleat at back or hem of skirt for easier movement
The kick pleat made walking in the skirt easier.
flat pleat with fabric folded under
The skirt features a box pleat for added volume.
pleat folded so the fullness is turned inward
She admired the inverted pleat on her skirt, noting its elegant simplicity..
fold in fabric held by stitching along the top edge
The skirt has a top stitched pleat down the front.

Origin of pleat

Middle English, pleten (fold)

Examples of pleat in a sentence

  • She ironed each pleat carefully.
  • The botanist studied the pleat in the leaf.
  • Each pleat in the leaf added to its strength.
  • She learned how to pleat fabric in her sewing class.
  • The designer chose to pleat the dress for added texture.
  • She learned to pleat the fabric for her dress.

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  1. French:pli, plisser, ...
  2. German:Falte, plissieren, ...
  3. Italian:piega, pieghettare, ...
  4. Spanish:pliegue, hacer pliegues, ...
  5. Portuguese:dobra, fazer pregas, ...
  6. Chinese:褶皱, 打褶, ...
  7. Japanese:プリーツ, プリーツを入れる, ...
  8. Arabic:طَيَّة, كَسَّرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קִפּוּל, לְקַפֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:складка, делать складки, ...
  11. Ukrainian:складка, зробити складки, ...
  12. Hindi:चुनट, प्लीट बनाना, ...

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