pli

Definitions of pli
  1. noun
    an angular or rounded shape made by folding
    synonyms: boucle
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    types:
    spire
    a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
    type of:
    forme anguleuse
    a shape having one or more sharp angles
  2. noun
    any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape
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    type of:
    boucle
    an angular or rounded shape made by folding
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