pleat (n)
plait (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape
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Hypernym fold, crease, plication, flexure, crimp, bend
Derivationally related form plait → plait
Derivationally related form pleat → pleat
Hyponym box pleat; inverted pleat; kick pleat; knife pleat; tuck
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Hypernym box pleat; inverted pleat; kick pleat; knife pleat; tuck
Hyponym fold, crease, plication, flexure, crimp, bend
Derivationally related form pleat → pleat
Derivationally related form plait → plait

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