plication

[plahy-key-shuhn, pli-] / plaɪˈkeɪ ʃən, plɪ- /

NOUN

fold

Synonyms

STRONG

bend circumvolution cockle convolution corrugation crease crimp crinkle flection flexure furrow gather gathering groove knife-edge lap lapel layer loop overlap plait pleat plica ply pucker ridge ruck ruffle shirring smocking tuck turn wrinkle

WEAK

crumple dog's ear plicature rimple rivel ruche rumple

Antonyms

STRONG

line smoothness

Example Sentences

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Movements of the earth's crust, plication of strata, origin of mountains, earthquakes, etc.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 66, April, 1863 by Various

Multiplicate: with many longitudinal folds or lines of plication.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

Take, for example, the proofs of gigantic plication, fracture and displacement within the terrestrial crust.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various

Besides such intense plication, extensive rupturing of the crust has taken place in the same range of mountains.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various

Lastly, at intervals, probably separated from each other by vast periods of time, the terrestrial crust undergoes intense plication and fracture, and is consequently ridged up into mountain-chains.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various

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