folds Synonyms
folds Meaning
folds
to bend (as a layer of rock) into folds, to fail completely, a pen for sheep, to go out of business, to lay one part over or against another part, to clasp together, to reduce the length or bulk of by doubling over, a group of people or institutions that share a common faith, belief, activity, or enthusiasm, a crease made by folding something (such as a newspaper), to clasp or enwrap closely, to incorporate (a food ingredient) into a mixture by repeated gentle overturnings without stirring or beating, a part doubled or laid over another part, multiplied by (a specified number), an undulation in the landscape, having (so many) parts, to lay one part over another part of, to incorporate closely, embrace entry 1 sense 1, a doubling or folding over, something that is folded together or that enfolds, to add (a food ingredient) to a mixture by gently and repeatedly lifting one part over another, to concede defeat by withdrawing (one's cards) from play (as in poker), a flock of sheep, a bend or flexure produced in rock by forces operative after the depositing or consolidation of the rock, a group of people with a common faith or interest, to bring to an end, a bend produced in rock, an enclosure for sheep, to become doubled or pleated, to bend (something, such as a layer of rock) into folds, a margin apparently formed by the doubling upon itself of a flat anatomical structure (as a membrane), a margin apparently formed by the doubling upon itself of a flat anatomical structure (such as a membrane), to fold one's cards (as in poker), to pen up or confine (sheep) in a fold, to shut up in a fold
folds Sentence Examples
- The delicate origami crane folded effortlessly between the artist's hands.
- The heavy velvet curtains folded in luxurious swaths, framing the stage.
- The mountain range folded into the horizon, creating a breathtaking panorama.
- The paper airplane folded neatly along the dotted lines, ready for launch.
- The surgeon carefully folded the skin during the intricate laparoscopic procedure.
- The newspaper folded lazily in the breeze, inviting curious eyes.
- The laundry basket overflowed with clothes, folded and piled haphazardly.
- The napkins were folded into elegant fan shapes, adorning the dinner table.
- The accordion player's fingers danced across the folds of the instrument, creating enchanting melodies.
- The elderly woman's hands were wrinkled and work-worn, with folds that told countless stories of a life well-lived.
FAQs About the word folds
to bend (as a layer of rock) into folds, to fail completely, a pen for sheep, to go out of business, to lay one part over or against another part, to clasp toge
doubles, closes,overlaps, shuts, overlies, telescopes, collapses, pleats,overlays, plaits
spreads, unfolds,opens, extends,unrolls,
The delicate origami crane folded effortlessly between the artist's hands.
The heavy velvet curtains folded in luxurious swaths, framing the stage.
The mountain range folded into the horizon, creating a breathtaking panorama.
The paper airplane folded neatly along the dotted lines, ready for launch.
