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Definition of pleating

pleating

/ˈpliːtɪŋ/
pleat · ing
Plural:pleatings
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Adjective:pleated
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• noun

1

Pleated fabric or an arrangement of pleats considered collectively on a garment, curtain, or decorative furnishing.

Example

"Delicate accordion pleating along the hem gave the silk evening gown graceful movement."

2

The process or technique of folding fabric into regular, flat, or rounded folds that are pressed, stitched, or heat-set into place.

Example

"The fashion student spent the afternoon practicing box pleating on a piece of crisp linen."

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