pleating
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈpliːtɪŋ/
KK: /ˈplitɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A method of folding fabric into pleats, creating a decorative or functional design.
Example
The dress featured beautiful pleating that added elegance to its style.
Conversation
I saw a dress with beautiful pleating at the store yesterday.
That sounds lovely! Pleating can really add a nice touch to clothing.
Yeah, I might go back to get it if it's still there.
You should! It sounds like a unique piece.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
folding
tucking
gathering
Antonyms
unfolding
smoothing
flattening
verb
Definition
The action of folding fabric or material into pleats, which are usually regular, repeated folds.
Example
She spent the afternoon pleating the fabric for her dress.
Tense Forms
Past: pleated
Past Participle: pleated
Conversation
Have you seen how she is pleating that fabric for her dress?
Yeah, it looks really cool! I wish I could do that.
It seems like such a fun skill to learn; I might try pleating myself.
Root Explanation
Pleating → It is formed from "pleat" (from Old French *plis*, meaning fold) and "-ing" (a suffix indicating the action or process). The word "pleating" refers to the action of creating folds in fabric or material.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'fold' ('pleat') and remember that 'pleating' means the action of making folds.
Visually Confused Words
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