accordion pleat

noun

A series of permanent folds of equal width in alternating opposite directions made in fabric, paper, or other material.

“Paper fans generally use an accordion pleat.”

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Meanings

nounaccordion pleat (plural accordion pleats)

plural accordion pleats

  1. A series of permanent folds of equal width in alternating opposite directions made in fabric, paper, or other material.

    Paper fans generally use an accordion pleat.

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