pleat
/plit/
noun
- A fold in cloth or other material, made by doubling it over and pressing or stitching it in place.
- The curtains were designed with deep pleats for a formal look.
- He ironed the pleats in his trousers to keep them sharp.
- Her skirt had neat pleats all around the waist.
verb
- To make a fold or folds in cloth or material.
- The tailor pleated the back of the jacket for a better fit.
- She learned how to pleat fabric for her sewing project.
- You can pleat the paper to create a fan shape.