Automotive Upholstery Terms

noun a double or multiple fold in a garment or other item made of cloth, held by stitching the top or side

verb to fold or form into pleats

• The tailor carefully pressed each pleat in the fabric to create a polished look.
• I love how this skirt has pleats, it gives it a nice flowy feel.
• Check out the pleats on that dress, it's so trendy!
• Her words were like sharp pleats in an otherwise smooth conversation, catching everyone's attention.

noun a ridge or raised strip on the surface of something, especially a mark left on the skin by a blow or impact

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• The welt on his arm was a result of a minor injury during the game.
• Ouch, that welt looks painful!
• I got a nasty welt from falling off my skateboard.
• The criticism left a welt on her self-esteem.