An action or arrangement in which something is pleated.

beta sheet

beta sheet

plural of beta-pleated sheet

plural of β-pleated sheet

(medicine) Pleats in the sheets that allows a patient in bed to be able to move feet, to prevent pressure ulcers from developing on patients' heels and toes.

A pleat with a semicylindrical appearance like a row of pencils, often used for curtains.

plural of accordion pleat

plural of kick pleat

A kind of pleat that is set near the hem of a straight skirt to allow the wearer to walk comfortably while preserving the narrow style line.