pleat
Translation
pleat, fold
Examples
The skirt has sharp pleats.
The skirt has sharp pleats.
He ironed a pleat into his trousers.
He ironed a pleat into his trousers.
Grammar Patterns
a ((garment)) with pleats a (garment) with folds She wore a skirt with pleats.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fold, crease, tuck
Etymology
From Old French 'pli' meaning 'fold', related to the Latin 'plicare' meaning 'to fold'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a pleated skirt, with its many folds. It sounds a bit like 'please', but it's about a neat fold.