sámek — meaning in English

English meaning

• pleat noun A fold pressed or stitched into cloth to shape a garment or add fullness, made by doubling the fabric back on itself.
• tuck verb To push, fold, or fit the loose edge of something neatly into place.

Senses

sámek is used for these senses in English:

• pleat (sewing) A fold in the fabric of a garment, usually a skirt, as a part of the design of the garment, with the purpose of adding controlled fullness and freedom of movement, or taking up excess fabric. There are many types of pleats, differing in their construction and appearance.
• tuck (sewing) A fold in fabric that has been stitched in place from end to end, as to reduce the overall dimension of the fabric piece.

pleat — full definition

1. noun A fold pressed or stitched into cloth to shape a garment or add fullness, made by doubling the fabric back on itself.
2. verb To fold cloth into pleats and fix them in place by pressing or sewing.

tuck — full definition

1. verb To push, fold, or fit the loose edge of something neatly into place.
2. noun A fold stitched into fabric to take in its size or add shape.
3. noun (British, informal, dated) Snack food, especially sweets bought by schoolchildren.

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