Definitions for plackets

plackets plack·et

Spelling: [plak-it]
IPA: /ˈplæk ɪt/

Plackets is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 442 anagrams from letters in plackets (aceklpst).

Definitions for plackets

noun

  1. the opening or slit at the top of a skirt, or in a dress or blouse, that facilitates putting it on and taking it off.
  2. a pocket, especially one in a woman's skirt.
  3. Archaic. a petticoat. a woman.

Origin of plackets

1595-1605; variant of placard breastplate Old French, derivative of plaquier to plate Middle Dutch placken to patch; cf. plaque

Examples for plackets

There should be a double line of stitching across the bottom of the hem to strengthen the placket.

Can you tell where to place the two strips for the bands, and for the placket facings?

Yes, the long narrow strips are for the belt; some are for the placket facings.

By St. Winifred's placket, cried Gymnast, this case has been often tried.

A placket is an opening in a garment allowing it to be put on.

Gather from the placket to the middle of the front gore, if a skirt, apron, or dress.

In finishing the top of an underskirt, many like to dispense with the placket and fitted band.

The first exercise of the "placket Sampler" is done on one of these quarters.

The placket of a skirt should have an underlap extending well below the opening.

The placket may be finished before the two back gores are pinned to the front, if preferred.

Word Value for plackets
Scrable

15

Words with friends

18

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