Feature of some shorts (5)

I believe the answer is:

pleat

(Other definitions for pleat that I've seen before include "Fold in clothing" , "Crease" , "Fold pressed or stitched into cloth" , "Fold in a skirt" , "Fold formed in fabric" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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