- pinch pleat
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a narrow pleat that is usually part of a series at the top of curtains.[1955-60]
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pinch pleat
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pinch-pleat — /ˈpɪntʃ plit/ (say pinch pleet) noun a narrow pleat, as at the top of curtains. –pinch pleated, adjective …
pinch pleat — noun : a narrow short pleat usually used in groups in the heading of curtains for controlling fullness * * * a narrow pleat that is usually part of a series at the top of curtains. [1955 60] … Useful english dictionary
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crimp — crimp1 [krimp] vt. [< MDu crimpen, to draw together, wrinkle; akin to CRAMP1] 1. to press into narrow, regular folds; pleat or corrugate 2. to make (hair, etc.) wavy or curly 3. to gash (the flesh of a fish, etc.) so as to make the muscles… … English World dictionary
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