ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pleat

/pliːt/ · noun

Meaning

(sewing) 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..

Definitions by Sense

(sewing) 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.
A similar fold in a filter, lampshade, or various other products.
(botany) A fold in an organ, usually a longitudinal fold in a long leaf such as that of palmetto, lending it stiffness.
A plait.
(transitive) To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment.
To plait.

Example Sentences

pleat my hair

Synonyms for pleat

Antonyms for pleat

Related Words

Word Forms

pleats
pleating
pleated

Usage Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does pleat mean?

Pleat means (sewing) 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..

What is a synonym for pleat?

Common synonyms include ruffle, plait.

What is the opposite of pleat?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use pleat in a sentence?

pleat my hair

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