PLEAT
/pliːt/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
Meaning of PLEAT
- A fold in the fabric of a garment, usually a skirt, as a part of the design of the garment, with the purpose of adding controlled fullness and freedom of movement, or taking up excess fabric. There are many types of pleats, differing in their construction and appearance.
- A fold in an organ, usually a longitudinal fold in a long leaf such as that of palmetto, lending it stiffness.
- To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment.
- To plait.
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About the word PLEAT
Is "PLEAT" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "PLEAT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "PLEAT" worth?
In Scrabble, "PLEAT" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "PLEAT" mean?
A fold in the fabric of a garment, usually a skirt, as a part of the design of the garment, with the purpose of adding controlled fullness and freedom of movement, or taking up excess fabric. There are many types of pleats, differing in their construction and appearance.
What are the anagrams of "PLEAT"?
6 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as PLEAT: LEAPT, LEPTA, PALET, PETAL, PLATE, TEPAL.