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PLEATS

(noun, verb)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Pleats.

Pleats - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plait7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bend7crease8crimp11flexure17fold8plication13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pleats - as a verb

Pleat or gather into a ruffle

Example: "Ruffle the curtain fabric"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ruffle12

Fold into pleats

Example: "Pleat the cloth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plicate11

Example Sentences

"The skirt has several pleats around the waist."
"Her dress had delicate pleats that added texture."
"The tailor sewed precise pleats into the trousers."
"She pressed the pleats on the shirt to make them sharper."
"The curtains hung beautifully with pleats on each side."
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Word Game Points

Is PLEATS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pleats is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLEATS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is PLEATS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pleats is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLEATS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is PLEATS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pleats is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLEATS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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