fold

Definition

  • n. an angular or rounded shape made by folding
  • n. a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
  • n. a folded part (as in skin or muscle)
  • n. a pen for sheep

Word forms

Past participle
folded
Past tense
folded
Present participle
folding
Third person singular
folds

Example sentences

  1. n.

    There was a visible fold in the fabric where it had been creased.

  2. vt.

    Please fold the letter and put it in the envelope.

  3. vi.

    The project began to fold when the budget was cut.

  4. n.

    The software allows users to fold the data for better visualization.