Definition of pleat noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a permanent fold in a piece of cloth, made by sewing the top or side of the fold. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English. More @Wikipedia
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