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plication

/plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Übersetzung: Substantiv, das eine Falte oder den Vorgang des Faltens bezeichnet, oft in parallelen Falten, die eine eckige oder gerundete Form erzeugen.

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noun

C2formalcommon/plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

A noun referring to a fold or the act of folding something, often in parallel folds, creating an angular or rounded shape.

  • 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Falte oder den Vorgang des Faltens bezeichnet, oft in parallelen Falten, die eine eckige oder gerundete Form erzeugen.
  1. A fold or crease C2 formal

    An angular or rounded shape created by folding something, such as fabric or paper.

    • The plication of the fabric gave the dress a unique texture.
    • Geologists studied the plication of rock layers in the mountain.
    • The artist used plication to create depth in the sculpture.

    🇩🇪Falte

    Synonyme: creasecrumplefoldgatherpleatpuckertuckwrinkle

    Antonyme: flatnessplane

  2. The act of folding C2 formal

    The process or action of folding something into parallel folds.

    • The plication of the paper was done carefully to make a fan.
    • In surgery, plication is used to tighten loose tissue.
    • The plication of the map made it easier to store.

    🇩🇪Faltung

    Synonyme: foldfoldingpleating