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- pronunciation:
- plit
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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noun |
| definition: |
a flat, even fold that is sewn or pressed in cloth.
She bought a fancy dress with many pleats.- similar words:
- fold, ruffle, tuck
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
pleats, pleating, pleated |
| definition: |
to make pleats in.
Grandmother pleated the curtains for the living room windows. |
| related words: |
double, fold |
| derivation: |
pleatless (adj.) |
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