pli — meaning in English
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English meaning
- crease noun A line or fold made by pressing, bending, or wrinkling fabric or paper.
- deal noun An agreement or arrangement between parties, especially a business one.
- fold verb To bend something, especially paper or fabric, over on itself.
- plait noun A length of hair, straw, or similar material woven into interlocking strands; a braid.
- pleat noun A fold pressed or stitched into cloth to shape a garment or add fullness, made by doubling the fabric back on itself.
- pucker verb To draw something into small folds or wrinkles, especially by tightening or squeezing.
- trick noun An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.
- wrinkle noun A small crease or fold in an otherwise smooth surface, especially skin or fabric.
Senses
pli is used for these senses in English:
- deal (card games) The distribution of cards to players; a player's turn for this.
- fold Any correct move in origami.
- plait A flat fold; a doubling, as of cloth; a pleat.
- 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.
- pucker A fold or wrinkle.
- trick Mischievous or annoying behavior; a prank.
- trick (card games) A sequence in which each player plays a card and a winning play is determined.
- wrinkle A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.
crease — full definition
- noun A line or fold made by pressing, bending, or wrinkling fabric or paper.
- noun In sports such as cricket or ice hockey, a marked line or area defining part of the playing field.
- verb To form a fold or wrinkle in something.
deal — full definition
- noun An agreement or arrangement between parties, especially a business one.
- verb To take action regarding something, or handle a situation.
- verb To trade or do business, especially buying and selling.
- verb To give out playing cards to players in a game.
- noun An indefinite but large amount (usually as "a great deal" or "a good deal").