placket
/'plækit/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A piece of cloth sewn under an opening: Specifically, a piece of fabric sewn into a garment to reinforce or finish an opening, such as a slit or a pocket opening. It is most commonly found in clothing like skirts, dresses, or shirts.
Usage
- The primary function of a placket is to provide structure and durability to an opening in a garment, preventing it from tearing or stretching out of shape. It is an essential component in tailored clothing.
Examples
- Noun:
- The dress has a hidden button placket down the back. (The dress features a vertical opening at the back, reinforced with a strip of fabric and buttons.)
- She carefully ironed the placket of her shirt to make it look crisp. (She pressed the reinforced fabric strip on the front opening of her shirt.)
- The tailor added a placket to the skirt's pocket to make it more durable. (The tailor sewed a reinforcing piece of fabric around the pocket opening on the skirt.)
Advanced Usage
- "Placket front": A common term in fashion describing a shirt or blouse where the buttoned opening is reinforced with a placket, often appearing as a distinct panel.
- This classic Oxford shirt features a placket front and button-down collar.
Variants and Related Words
- Placketing (n, rare): The process or material used for making a placket.
- Facing (n): A similar piece of fabric used to finish raw edges, often on necklines or armholes, but not specifically for an opening like a placket.
Synonyms
- Reinforcement strip: A general term for a piece of fabric added for strength.
- Facing (in some contexts, though a facing is typically broader and used for edges rather than slits).
Notes
- A placket is distinct from a simple slit or vent. It always involves an added piece of fabric or a folded and finished section of the main fabric to create a neat, functional opening. It is a specific tailoring term.
Noun
- a piece of cloth sewn under an opening