plication (n.)

  1. an angular or rounded shape made by folding; a fold in the napkin; a crease in his trousers; a plication on her blouse; a flexure of the colon; a bend of his elbow

    [ Syn: fold , crease , flexure , crimp , bend ]

  2. the act of folding in parallel folds

    [ Syn: pleating ]

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