definition of
[plication]

[1] #1 plication n. [fold, crease, flexure, crimp, bend] an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow". wn

[2] #2 plication n. [pleating] the act of folding in parallel folds. wn