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Definition of pleating - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fashionRare action of making pleats in fabricRare
- The pleating of the skirt added elegance.
2.
garmentRare arrangement of pleats in a garmentRare
- The pleating on the dress was intricate.
3.
clothingRare folding technique creating parallel foldsRare
- The pleating technique was used for the curtains.
Adjective
fashionRare decorated with pleatsRare
- The pleating curtains added elegance to the room.
Images of pleating
arrangement of pleats in a garment 
folding technique creating parallel folds
Origin of pleating
Middle English, pleten (to fold)
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Examples of pleating in a sentence
Pleating was the most challenging part of the dressmaking process. The pleating added elegance to the skirt's design. She admired the pleating on the vintage blouse. The dress featured intricate pleating along the skirt. Pleating added texture to the fabric of the gown. The pleating fabric on the dress was exquisite.
She admired the pleating details on the tablecloth.
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- French:plissage, plissé, ...
- German:Faltenlegung, plissiert, ...
- Italian:plissettatura, pieghettato, ...
- Spanish:plisado, adornado con pliegues, ...
- Portuguese:plissagem, decorado com pregas, ...
- Chinese:褶裥, 褶皱的, ...
- Japanese:プリーツ加工, プリーツのある, ...
- Arabic:تَطْوِيع, مطوي, ...
- Hebrew:קִפּוּל קְפָלִים, מְקוּפָּל בְּקְפָלִים, ...
- Russian:плиссировка, плиссированный, ...
- Ukrainian:плісировка, зі складками, ...
- Hindi:प्लीटिंग, प्लीटों से सजाया हुआ, ...
Definition of pleat - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fashionRare fold in fabric made by doubling material back upon itselfRare
- Her skirt was decorated with sharp pleats..
2.
plantTECH. fold in a leaf for stiffnessTECH.
- The palmetto leaf had a distinct pleat.
Verb
1.
sewingRare create pleats in fabric or garmentsRare
- She decided to pleat the skirt for a new look.
2.
arrangingRare arrange material in pleats or rufflesRare
- They pleat the curtains to add elegance to the room.
Images of pleat
fold in fabric made by doubling material back upon itself 
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.
He expertly pleated the tablecloth for the event.
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- French:pli, plisser, ...
- German:Falte, plissieren, ...
- Italian:piega, pieghettare, ...
- Spanish:pliegue, hacer pliegues, ...
- Portuguese:dobra, fazer pregas, ...
- Chinese:褶皱, 打褶, ...
- Japanese:プリーツ, プリーツを入れる, ...
- Arabic:طَيَّة, كَسَّرَ, ...
- Hebrew:קִפּוּל, לְקַפֵּל, ...
- Russian:складка, делать складки, ...
- Ukrainian:складка, зробити складки, ...
- Hindi:चुनट, प्लीट बनाना, ...
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