kick pleat


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kick pleat

n
(Clothing & Fashion) a back pleat at the hem of a straight skirt to allow the wearer greater ease in walking
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kick′ pleat`


n.
an inverted pleat extending upward a short distance from the hemline at the back of a narrow skirt.
[1930–35]
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kick pleat

- The slit in the back of a skirt or coat that allows more freedom of movement.
See also related terms for skirt.
Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.kick pleat - pleat in back of a straight skirt to allow ease in walking
pleat, plait - any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape
skirt - a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women
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