pleatlike

As a noun terms

is .

As an adjective pleatlike is

resembling or characteristic of a pleat.

As a noun pleat

is (sewing) a fold in the fabric of a garment, usually a skirt, as a part of the design of the garment, with the purpose of adding controlled fullness and freedom of movement, or taking up excess fabric there are many types of pleats, differing in their construction and appearance.

As a verb pleat

is to form one or more in a piece of fabric or a garment.

As an adjective pleatlike is

resembling or characteristic of a pleat.