kick pleat — n. a double pleat with the outer edges folded toward each other, to allow expansion in a skirt, as at the bottom of a woman s skirt: cf. BOX PLEAT … English World dictionary
kick pleat — kick′ pleat n. clo an inverted pleat extending upward a short distance from the hemline at the back of a narrow skirt • Etymology: 1930–35 … From formal English to slang
kick pleat — noun Date: 1926 a short inverted pleat (as at the bottom of a skirt) used to give breadth … New Collegiate Dictionary
kick pleat — an inverted pleat extending upward 6 to 10 in. (15 to 25 cm) from the hemline at the back of a narrow skirt, to allow freedom in walking. [1930 35] * * * … Universalium
kick-pleat — noun an inverted pleat in a narrow skirt to allow freedom of movement … English new terms dictionary
kick pleat — /ˈkɪk plit/ (say kik pleet) noun a short flat pleat, about 8 to 12 cm from the hem at the back of a straight skirt, dress, etc., enabling the wearer to walk freely …
kick — 1. v. & n. v. 1 tr. strike or propel forcibly with the foot or hoof etc. 2 intr. (usu. foll. by at, against) a strike out with the foot. b express annoyance at or dislike of (treatment, a proposal etc.); rebel against. 3 tr. sl. give up (a habit) … Useful english dictionary
Pleat — A pleat (older plait) is a type of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and securing it in place. It is commonly used in clothing and upholstery to gather a wide piece of fabric to a narrower circumference. [ Picken, Mary Brooks, The… … Wikipedia
List of fashion topics — This is a list of topics related to fashion, many of which do not yet have Wikipedia articles. NOTOC 0 9 1300 1400 in fashion 1500 1550 in fashion 1600 1650 in fashion 1700 1750 in fashion 1795 1820 in fashion 20th century fashion A A line A line … Wikipedia
National FFA Organization — Motto Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve Formation 1928 Type Youth organiz … Wikipedia
