Plication (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of folding in parallel folds.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The ancient art of origami relied heavily on precise plication to create intricate designs and shapes.
- Plication was used in traditional fan-making to create the characteristic folds that allowed the fan to expand and collapse.
- The dressmaker's technique of plication created a delicate accordion-pleat effect on the skirt's hem.
- Plication is an essential step in making certain types of decorative paper crafts, such as flowers and lanterns.
- In quilting, plication is used to create a layered, dimensional effect on the quilt's surface, adding texture and visual interest.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.