pleat

UK
/pliːt/
US
/plit/

Translations

pleatnoun
pleats
pl
UK
/pliːt/
US
/plit/
The dress had a pleat at the front.
Платье имело складку спереди.
Additional translations
pleatverb
pleated
Past Simple
pleated
Past Participle
pleating
Gerund
UK
/pliːt/
US
/plit/
складывать в складки
She decided to pleat the fabric for the skirt.
Она решила складывать в складки ткань для юбки.

Definitions

pleatnoun
A fold in cloth made by doubling the material upon itself and then pressing or stitching it into place.
The dress had a series of pleats that added volume to the skirt.
pleatverb
To fold fabric into pleats.
She expertly pleated the skirt to give it a more structured look.
To become formed into pleats or folds.
The fabric pleated naturally as it draped over the edge.