Pleats Meaning in English
word · lemma: pleat
ˈpɫits
PLEETS
plˈiːts
plee-TS
Definition
Pleats are folds that are sewn or pressed into fabric, often found in skirts, pants, or curtains, to make them look neat or give them shape.
Usage & Nuances
'Pleats' is commonly used in the context of clothing (e.g., 'pleated skirts'), textiles, and interior design. The singular is 'pleat.' Not the same as 'creases,' which are usually accidental folds. The verb is 'to pleat.'
Spanish: pliegues (ropa)Portuguese (BR): pregas (roupa)Portuguese (PT): pregas (roupa)Chinese (Simplified): 褶皱 (衣服)Chinese (Traditional): 褶皺 (衣服)Hindi: प्लीट्स (कपड़ों की सिलवटें)Arabic: ثنيات (في الملابس)Bengali: চেরা - পাঁজর (কাপড়ের ভাঁজ)Russian: складкиJapanese: プリーツ - 折りひだVietnamese: nếp gấpKorean: 주름Turkish: plise - pileUrdu: پلِیٹس - تہہ (کپڑے کی تہ)Indonesian: lipit - lipatan
Example Sentences
Her skirt has beautiful pleats.
basic
These curtains have wide pleats at the top.
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My uniform pants have sharp pleats down the front.
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The tailor added extra pleats to make the dress looser.
natural
When you iron the pleats, make sure they stay even.
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Those box pleats give the skirt a lot of movement.
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