ruch
- A pleated, gathered, or ruched strip of fabric used for trimming garments. nounThe dress was adorned with a ruch along the neckline.She added a ruch to the sleeves to give the blouse a more elegant look.
- To gather or pleat fabric in a decorative way. verbShe decided to ruch the fabric to create a more textured appearance.The designer ruched the hem of the skirt for a unique finish.