Pleating synonyms

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plication
(Now chiefly biology, geology) A fold or pleat. [from 18th c.]
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ruffling
To pleat or gather (fabric) into a ruffle.
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gathering
To harvest or pick:
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creasing
To wrinkle; muss
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rucking
1917 ""Will you come over now and try on your dress?"" Ally asked, looking at her with wistful admiration. ""I want to be sure the sleeves don't ruck up the same as they did yesterday."" — Edith Wharton, Summer, Chapter 12.
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plying
To double over (cloth, for example).
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folding
To be capable of being folded:
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doubling
To advance (a runner) by hitting a double
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smoothing (related)
In a smooth manner
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ordering (related)
To request to be supplied with:
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Pleating Sentence Examples

  • In cases of great dilatation of the stomach with no obstruction to the outlet the slack of the walls may be gathered up by pleating and so permanently secured by suturing.

  • A good example of the camisia of the 12th century is the rochet of Thomas Becket, preserved at Dammartin in the Pas de Calais, the only surviving medieval example remarkable for the pleating which, as was the case with albs also, gave greater breadth and more elaborate folds.

  • Here is a two dimensional slice through the Teichmüller space of the twice punctured torus drawn with some of the pleating rays.

  • Embrace simplicity and choose dresses that boast softly feminine details, such as fabric or lace overlays, slight pleating or perhaps a very slim line of ribbon or thin beaded trim.

  • A high-end girls' winter dress coat will sport other nice details, such as a ribbon and buttons on the back, and flattering pleating to accommodate a frilly party dress.

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