pleat in Irish

pleat in Irish is pléata, pléata a chur i, pléatáil — 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 Irish

pléata

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.

pléata a chur i

verb

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

pléatáil

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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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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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 Irish

fold gather

Common Irish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pleat" in Irish?

"pleat" in Irish is pléata, pléata a chur i, pléatáil. 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 Irish, "pleat" is pléata, pléata a chur i, pléatáil.

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

Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "pleat": pléata, pléata a chur i, pléatáil.

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