definition of
pleat

[1] #1 pleat n. [plait] any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape. wn

[2] #2 pleat v. [ruffle] pleat or gather into a ruffle; "ruffle the curtain fabric". wn

[3] #3 pleat v. [plicate] fold into pleats, "Pleat the cloth". wn