1. (

• pleat ,
• plait

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

1. (

• ruffle ,
• pleat

) pleat or gather into a ruffle; "ruffle the curtain fabric" ;

2. (

• pleat ,
• plicate

) fold into pleats; "Pleat the cloth" ;