pleat meaning and definition

PLEAT noun

Definition of pleat (noun)

1. any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape
   • synonyms: plait

PLEAT verb

Definition of pleat (verb)

1. pleat or gather into a ruffle
   • "ruffle the curtain fabric"
   • synonyms: ruffle
2. fold into pleats
   • "Pleat the cloth"
   • synonyms: plicate