pleated
pleated — adjective
- pleatedpositive
- more pleatedcomparative
- most pleatedsuperlative
1. describing fabric or clothing that has regular, narrow folds created by pressing
describing fabric or clothing that has regular, narrow folds created by pressing or stitching the material into a fixed shape.
Elin wore a white pleated skirt to her summer job interview at the law firm.
collocation: pleated skirt
The linen pleated curtains in the library let in a soft, even light all afternoon.
collocation: pleated curtains
Yuna chose a pleated dress with thin blue stripes for the school festival.
The tailor pressed the pleated fabric again before cutting the pattern pieces.
Pleated trousers remain popular among office workers because they look neat and professional.
- gathered
refers to fabric pulled together with thread to create soft, irregular fullness rather than sharp, pressed folds
- ruffled
describes fabric with gathered, frilly strips sewn along an edge, giving a decorative wave rather than straight folds
- tucked
describes fabric with small folds stitched down partially, often used to shape a garment at the waist or shoulder
文法句型
pleated + noun describing clothing or fabric
用法筆記
Almost always used attributively (before a noun) to describe a specific type of garment or fabric. The pleats in pleated clothing are intentional and permanent, unlike temporary folds or creases.
常見錯誤
pleated — verb
- pleatedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- pleateds3rd person singular
- pleateding-ing form
- pleatededpast simple
1. to create narrow, regular folds in fabric, paper, or other material by pressing,
to create narrow, regular folds in fabric, paper, or other material by pressing, sewing, or arranging the material into a fixed folded pattern.
Diego spent the afternoon learning how to pleat the silk fabric evenly for the bridesmaid dresses.
how to pleat + object (silk fabric)
Lukas carefully pleated the paper to make a hand-held fan for his younger sister.
To make the school uniform skirt, you must first pleat the cloth along the marked lines.
Amara pleated the curtain panels by hand rather than using a sewing machine, with beautiful results.
The fashion students practiced how to pleat linen, cotton, and wool using different folding methods.
- fold
a more general term; folding does not necessarily create the evenly spaced, permanent folds that pleating does
- crimp
to press or pinch into small, regular waves, usually with a tool, often used for hair or thin metal
- gather
to pull fabric together with thread to create soft fullness, unlike the sharp, pressed folds of pleating
文法句型
pleat + noun (fabric/cloth/paper)
be pleated + adverbial
用法筆記
The object of 'pleat' is typically the material being folded (fabric, cloth, paper), not the finished garment. The passive form ('the skirt was pleated') is especially common when describing how a garment was made.
常見錯誤
pleated — noun
1. a narrow, regular fold in fabric created by folding the material back on itself
a narrow, regular fold in fabric created by folding the material back on itself and pressing or stitching it into a fixed position.
Each pleat on the wedding dress was carefully sewn by hand using white thread.
collocation: pleat on + garment
Sofia asked the tailor to add a deep pleat at the front of her grey trousers for comfort.
The skirt has twelve narrow pleats that open and close as the girl walks across the room.
Omar checked the pleat in his shirt sleeve to see if the stitching had come undone.
Knife pleats and box pleats are two common styles used in Japanese high school uniforms.
- fold
a more general term; a fold can be any bend in material, while a pleat is a specific type of narrow, pressed fold
- tuck
a smaller fold stitched in place to shape a garment, usually at the waist or bust rather than running full length
- crease
a sharp line pressed into fabric, usually single and straight, unlike the multiple parallel folds of pleating
- flat surface
an unbroken area of fabric without any folds
文法句型
a/the pleat + in/on + garment
pleats of + fabric type
adjective + pleat(s)
用法筆記
A pleat is a permanent, intentional fold, unlike a wrinkle or crease which is accidental. Different types of pleats (knife pleats, box pleats, accordion pleats) describe how the fabric is folded and pressed.