Pleat is a type of FOLD or gathering of fabric that is used in clothing and other textiles. The crossword solutions for pleat include DOUBLE, TUCK, CREASE, FOLD, PLAIT, GUSSET, ENFOLD, BRAID, CRIMP, and foldover. DOUBLE refers to the process of folding the fabric twice, TUCK is the act of inserting the fabric into itself, CREASE is the act of pressing the fabric to create a line, FOLD is the act of bending the fabric over itself, PLAIT is the act of weaving the fabric together, GUSSET is the act of adding fabric to reinforce a seam, ENFOLD is the act of wrapping the fabric around itself, BRAID is the act of intertwining the fabric, CRIMP is the act of pressing the fabric to create a wavy pattern, and foldover is the act of folding the fabric over itself.