noun🔗ShareFalten, KellerfaltenA fold in the fabric of a garment, usually a skirt, as a part of the design of the garment, with the purpose of adding controlled fullness and freedom of movement, or taking up excess fabric. There are many types of pleats, differing in their construction and appearance."The school uniform skirt had neat, ironed pleats that allowed the girls to move comfortably. "Der Schuluniformrock hatte saubere, gebügelte Falten, die es den Mädchen ermöglichten, sich bequem zu bewegen.appearancestylewearmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFaltenA fold in an organ, usually a longitudinal fold in a long leaf such as that of palmetto, lending it stiffness."The palmetto leaf's natural pleats give it strength, allowing it to stand upright even in strong winds. "Die natürlichen Falten des Palmenblattes verleihen ihm Festigkeit und ermöglichen es ihm, auch bei starkem Wind aufrecht zu stehen.biologyorganplantanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFalte, FaltenA plait."Her skirt had neat pleats that fell just above her knees. "Ihr Rock hatte saubere Falten, die knapp über ihren Knien fielen.appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFalten legen, faltenTo form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment."She carefully pleats the skirt of her daughter's school uniform to make sure it looks neat. "Sie legt sorgfältig Falten in den Rock der Schuluniform ihrer Tochter, um sicherzustellen, dass er ordentlich aussieht.appearancestylewearmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFalten legenTo plait."The tailor pleats the fabric to create the skirt's folds. "Der Schneider legt Falten in den Stoff, um die Falten des Rocks zu erzeugen.stylewearmaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
