pleat

Meanings

• noun

  A fold or plait in fabric, especially one forming a decorative border or edging.

  - "The curtains had elaborate pleats that added to their elegance."
  - "She loved the way the pleats on her skirt swayed as she walked."
  - "The pleats on the tablecloth made it easier to gather and launder."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pleat
beat , feast , meet , seat , sweet

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Variants

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pleat , pleated , pleater , pleaters , pleating , pleats , pleatless , box pleat , box pleats , crystal pleat , crystal pleated , kick pleat , kick pleats

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Etymology

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From Old French pliet, from plier ‘to fold’.

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Trivia

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1. The Guinness World Record for the largest pleat was created by the University of Manchester in 2004, measuring 22.8 meters long.

2. In ancient Greece, pleats were used to create the distinctive folds on the togas worn by citizens.

3. The term 'pleat' is also used in music to describe a rhythmic figure that repeats at regular intervals.

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Related Concepts

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1. plait: A braid or interlacing of strands, often used in weaving or making mats.

2. puff: A type of pleat that adds volume and fullness to fabric or food, often achieved by gathering and sewing.

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Culture

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In fashion, pleats are used to add volume and shape to clothing. In culinary arts, pleats refer to decorative folds in food, such as in pastries. In architecture, pleats can be found in the design of columns and other ornamental features.

How to Memorize "pleat"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of fabric being folded and pressed to create a decorative pleat.
   - Visualize the pleats on a skirt or dress as they move when the wearer walks.
   - Think of the smooth, even lines of pleats on a tablecloth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate pleats with fabric, fashion, and decoration.
   - Link pleats with the idea of adding volume or fullness.
   - Connect pleats with the concept of folding or plaiting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'P' in pleat stands for 'Plait' or 'Puff'.
   - Think of the 'L' in pleat as standing for 'Layers' or 'Lines'.
   - Visualize the 'E' in pleat as representing 'Elegance' or 'Edging'.

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