PLEATING Synonyms
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 | ||||||
