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knife pleat

/naɪf pliːt/

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/naɪf pliːt/C1formalart
  • ruТип узкой, острой и равномерно заутюженной складки на ткани, обычно используемой в юбках, килтах или шторах, где каждая складка заложена в одном направлении.

A type of narrow, sharp, and evenly pressed fold in fabric, typically used in skirts, kilts, or curtains, where each pleat is folded in the same direction.

  1. Fabric fold typeB2formal

    A sharp, narrow fold in fabric, typically pressed flat and pointing in one direction, commonly used in skirts and curtains.

    ruНожевой сгиб

    • The skirt features a series of knife pleats around the waist.
    • She chose a dress with knife pleats for a more structured look.
    • The tailor carefully pressed each knife pleat to ensure a crisp finish.