Pleat: alternatives and connections

To strain or move out of a straight line; to crook by straining; to make crooked; to curve; to make ready for use by drawing into a curve; as, to ben…

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See Creese.

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To fold or plait in regular undulation in such a way that the material will retain the shape intended; to give a wavy appearance to; as, to crimp the…

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The act of flexing or bending; a turning or curving; flexion; hence, obsequious bowing or bending.

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To lap or lay in plaits or folds; to lay one part over another part of; to double; as, to fold cloth; to fold a letter.

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A folding or fold; a plait.

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A long, narrow sword; a rapier.

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A plaited or gathered flounce on a woman's garment.

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A plaited or gathered flounce on a woman's garment.

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A flat fold; a doubling, as of cloth; a pleat; as, a box plait.

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A flat fold; a doubling, as of cloth; a pleat; as, a box plait.

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A flat fold; a doubling, as of cloth; a pleat; as, a box plait.

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Alt. of Plicated

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To make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle.

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