Paper Crafting Techniques

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person who irons clothes or linen professionally

verb to iron clothes or linen professionally

  • The office manager asked the goffer to deliver important documents to the boardroom.
  • Hey, can you give this goffer to the receptionist for me?
  • I heard the goffer is really good at sneaking snacks from the break room.
  • His ability to goffer information quickly made him an invaluable asset to the team.

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 gathered, pleated, or frilled strip of fabric used for trimming or decoration

verb to disorder or disarrange, typically by shaking or moving something

  • The intricate ruffle detailing on the gown added a touch of elegance to the design.
  • She couldn't help but ruffle her sister's hair as she walked by.
  • Don't let his comments ruffle your feathers, he's just trying to get a reaction out of you.
  • The unexpected news seemed to ruffle his normally calm demeanor.