PLEAT

• (noun) any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape

  synonyms : plait

  The scarves were braided into a plait. -added by naila_inlas

• (verb) fold into pleats,

  "Pleat the cloth"

  synonyms : plicate

• (verb) pleat or gather into a ruffle

  "ruffle the curtain fabric"

  synonyms : ruffle

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