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pleats

/pliːts/

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noun

A 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.

Examples :

"The school uniform skirt had neat, ironed pleats that allowed the girls to move comfortably. "

appearance style wear material

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noun

A fold in an organ, usually a longitudinal fold in a long leaf such as that of palmetto, lending it stiffness.

Examples :

"The palmetto leaf's natural pleats give it strength, allowing it to stand upright even in strong winds. "

biology organ plant anatomy

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noun

Examples :

"Her skirt had neat pleats that fell just above her knees. "

appearance style wear

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verb

To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment.

Examples :

"She carefully pleats the skirt of her daughter's school uniform to make sure it looks neat. "

appearance style wear material

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verb

Examples :

"The tailor pleats the fabric to create the skirt's folds. "

style wear material appearance