fold Synonyms
fold Meaning
fold (n)
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
a group of sheep or goats
a folded part (as in skin or muscle)
a pen for sheep
the act of folding
fold (v)
bend or lay so that one part covers the other
incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating
cease to operate or cause to cease operating
confine in a fold, like sheep
become folded or folded up
fold (v. t.)
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.
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.
To cover or wrap up; to conceal.
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.
To confine sheep in a fold.
fold (v.)
A doubling,esp. of any flexible substance; a part laid over on another part; a plait; a plication.
Times or repetitions; -- used with numerals, chiefly in composition, to denote multiplication or increase in a geometrical ratio, the doubling, tripling, etc., of anything; as, fourfold, four times, increased in a quadruple ratio, multiplied by four.
That which is folded together, or which infolds or envelops; embrace.
fold (n.)
An inclosure for sheep; a sheep pen.
A flock of sheep; figuratively, the Church or a church; as, Christ's fold.
A boundary; a limit.
fold Sentence Examples
- The paper folded neatly in half, creating a sharp crease.
- She folded the laundry into neat piles, one by one.
- The wind gently folded the leaves of the tree, creating a rustling sound.
- The accordionist folded and unfolded the bellows with precision.
- The origami crane folded into intricate angles with the artist's skillful hands.
- The folds in the fabric created a flattering silhouette on the dress.
- The old map had been folded and unfolded so many times that its creases were almost impossible to smooth out.
- The shepherd folded his sheep into a tight group for the night.
- The origami star folded into a perfect shape with a simple flick of the wrist.
- The butterfly folded its wings together to conserve heat while resting.
FAQs About the word fold
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The paper folded neatly in half, creating a sharp crease.
She folded the laundry into neat piles, one by one.
The wind gently folded the leaves of the tree, creating a rustling sound.
The accordionist folded and unfolded the bellows with precision.
