What is another word for fore gathers?
Pronunciation: [fˈɔː ɡˈaðəz] (IPA) 
"Fore gathers" can be replaced by several different synonyms, including "pleats", "tucks", "folds", and "gathers". These words all describe the process of creating fullness in fabric by gathering it together and stitching it in place. While they may have slightly different connotations and uses, they all convey the same basic meaning and can be used interchangeably in many cases. Whether you are describing a dress with intricate gathers at the waist, or a pair of curtains with pleats that hang just so, these synonyms offer a variety of different ways to describe the same phenomenon.
