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1. Capable of being folded up and stored
   "a folding bed";
   - foldable, foldaway

1. The process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
   "understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code";
   - protein folding
    
2. A geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
   - fold
    
3. The act of folding
   "he gave the napkins a double folding";
   - fold

1. Bend or lay so that one part covers the other
   "fold up the newspaper";
   - fold up, turn up
    
2. Incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating
   "Fold the egg whites into the batter"
    
3. Cease to operate or cause to cease operating
   "fold the shop";
   - close up, close, shut down, close down
    
4. Confine in a fold, like sheep
   - pen up
    
5. Become folded or folded up
   "The bed folds in a jiffy";
   - fold up

Derived forms: foldings

See also: collapsable, collapsible

Type of: biological process, change, change of shape, change surface, confine, constrain, geologic process, geological process, hold, incorporate, integrate, organic process, restrain

Antonym: open

Encyclopedia: Folding