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noun

Folding n.

The act of making a fold or folds; also, a fold; a doubling; a plication. "The lower foldings of the vest."

(Agric.) The keepig of sheep in inclosures on arable land, etc.

Folding boat, a portable boat made by stretching canvas, etc., over jointed framework, used in campaigning, and by tourists, etc.

Folding chair, a chair which may be shut up compactly for carriage or stowage; a camp chair.

Folding door, one of two or more doors filling a single and hung upon hinges.

verb

Fold v. t. (past & past part. folded; pres. part. folding)

To lap or lay in plaits or folds; to lay one part over another part of; to double; as, to fold cloth; to fold a letter. "As a vesture shalt thou fold them up."

To double or lay together, as the arms or the hands; as, he folds his arms in despair.

To inclose within folds or plaitings; to envelop; to infold; to clasp; to embrace. "A face folded in sorrow." "We will descend and fold him in our arms."

To cover or wrap up; to conceal. "Nor fold my fault in cleanly coined excuses."

Fold v. t. To confine in a fold, as sheep.

Fold v. i. To become folded, plaited, or doubled; to close over another of the same kind; to double together; as, the leaves of the door fold.

Fold v. i. To confine sheep in a fold. (R.) "The star that bids the shepherd fold."

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Etymology of 'Folding'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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— Through the Brazilian Wilderness • Theodore Roosevelt

... "Why, with the folding doors open, and fires in both grates, they would be perfectly stunning!" Martie spoke rapidly, her colour rising, her blue eyes glittering like stars. "Of course, the back room isn't furnished, but ...

— Martie the Unconquered • Kathleen Norris

... the chancel was over, we ascended the steps of the high altar in order to examine and admire the ancient twisted red alabaster pillars, said to have been originally a part of Solomon's Temple at Jerusalem; for nearly every stone in St. Mark's has its history. The bronze folding doors came from the Mosque of St. Sophia at Stamboul; the pillars at the entrance of the baptistery were part of the booty of Arre; while there are three red flagstones on which Barbarossa knelt to do reverence to St. Peter, in the person of the Pope. The guide ...

— Fair Italy, the Riviera and Monte Carlo • W. Cope Devereux

... the most important new works. The first and longest was given to Shirley, a book I had seen mentioned in the Manchester Examiner as written by Currer Bell. I blushed all over. The man got up, folding the note. I pulled it out of his hand and set off to the door, looking odder than ever, for a partner had come in and was watching. The clerk said something about sending them, and I said something too—I hope it was not very silly—and ...

— Charlotte Bronte and Her Circle • Clement K. Shorter

... He paused, and folding his arms, leaned back, while Hilda saw that his frame was shaken with extraordinary excitement. At length he leaned forward again. He caught her hand and held it. The lady sat motionless, nor did she attempt to withdraw her ...

— The Cryptogram - A Novel • James De Mille

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