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ˈplēt

Definition of pleat

as in to braid

to form into a braid pleat ribbons

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Recent Examples of pleat

Verb

The godet pleats are both polished and breezy, which is ideal for spring weather. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Flat front panel and knife pleats around the back. — Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026

Noun

Between its pleats, lace detailing, and soft peplum design, the shirt has the DNA of a pintuck or shirtwaist blouse, but the front tie design gives it a sexier, romantic appeal. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 June 2026 And no matter the year, the classic, feminine pleats always shone. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pleat

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Beyond actual braiding techniques, your styling options are also virtually endless.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 9 July 2026
South India is the scent of frangipani and coffee, bushels of bananas and coconuts, women with gold nose rings and hair braided with jasmine and mustachioed men in pink with hands on hips.

— Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

Definition of braid

Noun

Singer Ciara leveled up her look with a beautiful jumbo plait hairstyle.

— Aleah Wright, InStyle, 8 July 2026
From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026

Definition of plait

Noun

Ask about restraint systems, since grooming loops and harnesses should secure the animal without causing stress or restricting breathing.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Researchers also aim to integrate the sensing-actuation loop directly into soft robots, enabling instinctive responses, while using its rich force signals to improve perception and interaction in complex environments.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Definition of loop

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This is helping to drive some consumers to purchase fewer, better items that last longer and are worth repairing — think lined pants in natural fibers or silk dresses with more generous seam allowances to leave space to take the piece in or out.

— The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
The gear knob is hand-turned solid walnut to authentically match the original, while the racing seats are trimmed in custom period vinyl with stitched heat-seam detailing in a matching green tone.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026

Definition of seam

Noun

Fluting and corrugation have also been added to the plate for longitudinal stiffness, and better traction comes via a Pwrtrac rubber outsole.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.

— CMG Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024

Definition of corrugation

Noun

Enterprises are advised to carefully evaluate these solutions based on ownership, cost, and enforcement, as the industry seeks to standardize this critical layer for AI agent deployment.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Shop the best fragrances to layer, including D&S and Durga Steamed Rainbow and Cyklar Sex Musk Roll-On Perfume Oil, from $24.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of layer

Noun

The yachts are distinguished by a new sculptural hull form featuring an intersection of creases that create a subtle triangle motif reminiscent of the delta symbol.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
My suggestion is to opt for these pants in one of their darker, richer tones, which tend to look more professional anyway and are less likely to show creases.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 12 July 2026

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