pleat - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for pleat ?

Here are the synonyms for pleat , a list of similar words for pleat from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape

Synonyms

• plait
• pleat

More generic

• bend
• crease
• crimp
• flexure
• fold
• plication

More specific

• box pleat
• inverted pleat
• kick pleat
• knife pleat
• tuck

Verb

fold into pleats

Synonyms

• pleat
• plicate

More generic

• fold
• fold up
• turn up

Verb

pleat or gather into a ruffle

Synonyms

• pleat
• ruffle

More generic

• fold
• fold up
• turn up

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