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pleat

[plit]

pleat Definition

a double or multiple fold in a garment or other item made of cloth, held by stitching the top or side.

Using pleat: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pleat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The skirt has pleats at the waist.

  • Example

    She ironed the pleats of her dress.

  • Example

    The curtains have a series of pleats along the top.

pleat Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pleat

Phrases with pleat

  • a type of pleat that is narrow at the top and widens towards the bottom

    Example

    The school uniform has a knife pleat skirt.

  • a type of pleat that is folded to form a rectangle shape, with the fabric folded under at the sides

    Example

    The shirt has box pleats on the back.

  • a type of pleat that is turned in the opposite direction of the other pleats

    Example

    The dress has an inverted pleat at the back.

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Summary: pleat in Brief

A 'pleat' [plit] is a fold in a garment or other item made of cloth, created by stitching the top or side. It is commonly found in skirts, dresses, and curtains, and can be of different types such as knife pleat, box pleat, and inverted pleat.