placket

placket Definition

placket (plak′it)

noun

a finished slit with a fastener, as at the waist of a skirt or collar of a shirt, to make it easy to put on and take off
Archaic
1. a pocket, esp. in a woman's skirt
2. a petticoat

Etymology: prob. altered < placard, in obs. sense “breastplate, top of skirt”

placket Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

opening: Center front contrast concealed placket opening with decorative stitching.

Noun used with modifier

button: Details include a two button placket with matching color buttons, side vents and self fabric collar.
storm: It has a full body zip opening and internal storm placket and a drop hood.

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