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Definition of pintuck

pintuck

/ˈpɪn.tʌk/
pin · tuck
Plural:pintucks
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Adjective:pintucked
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Past Simple:pintucked
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Past Participle:pintucked
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Present Participle:pintucking
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pintuck Lexical Profile

pintuck Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A very narrow, stitched fold or pleat made in fabric, typically sewn in parallel rows as a decorative or shaping detail on a garment.

Example

"The vintage cotton blouse featured delicate rows of pintucks across the yoke and cuffs."

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• verb

1

To sew very narrow, decorative folds or pleats into fabric or a garment.

Example

"The dressmaker carefully pintucked the silk bodice before attaching the lace trim."

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• Nearby Words

pinto bean
pinto beans
pintsize
pintuck
pinup
pinus
pinwheel

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pintuck. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pintuck
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