pleat in German

pleat in German is Falte, plissieren, fälteln — pleat means a fold pressed or stitched into cloth to shape a garment or add fullness, made by doubling the fabric back on itself.

pleat in German

Falte

noun

(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.

plissieren

verb

(transitive) To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment.

fälteln

verb

(transitive) To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment.

in Falten legen

verb

(transitive) To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment.

What does "pleat" mean?

noun A fold pressed or stitched into cloth to shape a garment or add fullness, made by doubling the fabric back on itself.
"The skirt fell in sharp pleats from the waistband."
verb To fold cloth into pleats and fix them in place by pressing or sewing.
"The dressmaker pleated the bodice so it would sit flat across the chest."

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pleat in a sentence

The skirt fell in sharp pleats from the waistband.
He ironed a knife-edge pleat into each trouser leg.
The dressmaker pleated the bodice so it would sit flat across the chest.

Similar words in German

crease crimp fold gather tuck

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pleat" in German?

"pleat" in German is Falte, plissieren, fälteln. pleat means: A fold pressed or stitched into cloth to shape a garment or add fullness, made by doubling the fabric back on itself.

How do you use "pleat" in a sentence?

Example: "The skirt fell in sharp pleats from the waistband." In German, "pleat" is Falte, plissieren, fälteln.

Are there other ways to say "pleat" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "pleat": Falte, plissieren, fälteln, in Falten legen.

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