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PLEAT Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word pleat. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word pleat. (close relations)
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ruffle
verbv
noun

• a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

• a high tight collar

• a noisy fight

verb

• stir up (water) so as to form ripples

• trouble or vex

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• discompose

• twitch or flutter

• mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

• erect or fluff up

• disturb the smoothness of

• pleat or gather into a ruffle

crease
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an angular or rounded shape made by folding

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade

verb

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• make wrinkled or creased

• scrape gently

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

crimp
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an angular or rounded shape made by folding

• someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers

• a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled

verb

• make ridges into by pinching together

• curl tightly

fold
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an angular or rounded shape made by folding

• a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

• a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock

• a group of sheep or goats

• a folded part (as in skin or muscle)

• a pen for sheep

• the act of folding

verb

• bend or lay so that one part covers the other

• incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating

• cease to operate or cause to cease operating

• confine in a fold, like sheep

• become folded or folded up

frill
nounn
noun

• (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs

• an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal

• a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

• ornamental objects of no great value

gather
verbv
noun

• sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

• the act of gathering something

verb

• assemble or get together

• collect in one place

• increase in amount by collecting or gathering

• conclude from evidence

• draw together into folds or puckers

• get people together

• draw and bring closer

• look for (food) in nature

• increase or develop

overlap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena

• the property of partial coincidence in time

• a flap that lies over another part

verb

• coincide partially or wholly

• extend over and cover a part of

pucker
verbv
noun

• an irregular fold in an otherwise even surface (as in cloth)

verb

• to gather something into small wrinkles or folds

• draw together into folds or puckers

• become wrinkled or drawn together

tuck
verbv
noun

• eatables (especially sweets)

• (sports) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest

• a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place

• a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges

verb

• fit snugly into

• make a tuck or several folds in

• draw together into folds or puckers

ruche
nounn
noun

• A strip of fabric which has been fluted or pleated.

• A small ruff of fluted or pleated fabric worn at neck or wrist.

• A pile of arched tiles, used to catch and retain oyster spawn.

verb

• To flute or pleat (fabric).

• To bunch up (fabric); to ruck up.

plait
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

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

verb

• make by braiding or interlacing

• weave into plaits

plicate
verbv
verb

• fold into pleats

Best Hypernyms For PLEAT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pleat, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
fold bend crease crimp flexure plication
Phrases (2)
fold upturn up

Alternatives for RUFFLE

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