pleat
🇬🇧 UK/pli:t/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A fold sewn or pressed into fabric, especially in a skirt or trousers, to add fullness
褶,褶皱
v.
To make folds in a piece of fabric or garment
打褶,折叠
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derived=pleat
Common Collocations
- 1.knife pleat单向褶
- 2.box pleat箱形褶
- 3.pleated skirt百褶裙
- 4.[pressed pleat]熨烫褶线
Example Sentences
- 1.
The tailor pressed sharp pleats into the front of the dress trousers.
- 2.
Her skirt featured deep pleats that flared out gracefully as she walked.