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A pleat (plait in older English) is a type of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and securing it in place. It is commonly used in clothing and upholstery to narrow a wide piece of fabric through gathering.
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleat | is a | stacked pleat | 0.90 | text |
| Pleat | is a | basic pleat used in sewing.Knife pleats with the construction and seam stitches shown.Box pleats for a skirt | 0.90 | text |
| skirts or coats | instance of | rolled pleats used as a foundation for smocking.KickKick pleats are short pleats leading upwards from the bottom hem of garments | 0.80 | text |
| usually at the back | instance of | rolled pleats used as a foundation for smocking.KickKick pleats are short pleats leading upwards from the bottom hem of garments | 0.80 | text |
| skirts or coats | instance of | KickKick pleats are short pleats leading upwards from the bottom hem of garments | 0.80 | text |
| usually at the back | instance of | KickKick pleats are short pleats leading upwards from the bottom hem of garments | 0.80 | text |
| jeans | instance of | they are known as forward pleats.Utilitarian or very casual styles | 0.80 | text |
| cargo pants are mostly flat-front | instance of | they are known as forward pleats.Utilitarian or very casual styles | 0.80 | text |
| Pleat | related to Accordion | Accordion | 0.60 | section |
| Pleat | related to Accordion | This | 0.60 | section |
| Pleat | related to Accordion | Loie Fuller | 0.60 | section |
| Pleat | related to Box | Box | 0.60 | section |
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