Definition of "pleats" [pleats]

• Plural form of pleat. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of pleat. (verb)

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• "Essie had introduced him to her boss; she was adept with a needle, and had already been shortening trousers and putting in pleats and letting out waists for half a year."
• "It works like one too: The facade's metal and glass "pleats" will be adjustable, allowing museum staff to adjust them for lighting levels."
• ""knee pants" and stockings like a boy on Sunday, and hob-nail shoes, and a funny coat with "pleats" and a belt, and a green hat with a feather sticking up from the band."