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PLEATING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word pleating. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word pleating. (close relations)
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fluting
nounn
noun

• a groove or furrow in cloth etc (particularly a shallow concave groove on the shaft of a column)

folding
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

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

• the act of folding

adjective satellite

• capable of being folded up and stored

gathering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a group of persons together in one place

• the social act of assembling

• the act of gathering something

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

corrugating
verbv
verb

• fold into ridges

crimping
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

puckering
verb, nounv, n
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

ruching
nounn
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ruffling
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

tucking
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

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

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

Best Hypernyms For PLEATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pleating, 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 FLUTING

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