1. folds in cloth made by doubling the material over on itself

1. to make folds in cloth by doubling the material over on itself

Examples

• The school uniform skirt had sharp pleats down the front.
• She carefully ironed the pleats in her dress.
• The curtains featured elegant pleats that hung beautifully.
• He pleats the fabric before sewing it to the waistband.
• The chef’s hat had traditional white pleats around the crown.
• She pleats the paper fan accordion-style.
• Box pleats give the skirt a structured appearance.