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Definition of Folding

1. Adjective. Capable of being folded up and stored. "A foldaway bed"

2. Noun. The process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape. "Understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code"

3. Noun. A geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock.

4. Noun. The act of folding. "He gave the napkins a double fold"

Definition of Folding

1. n. The act of making a fold or folds; also, a fold; a doubling; a plication.

Definition of Folding

1. Adjective. Designed to fold; ''as'' a folding bed, a folding chair, etc. ¹

2. Noun. The action of folding; a fold. ¹

3. Noun. (computing programming) Code folding: a source code display technique that can hide the contents of methods, classes, etc. for easier navigation. ¹

4. Verb. (present participle of fold) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Folding

1. fold [v] - See also: fold

Medical Definition of Folding

1. 1. The act of making a fold or folds; also, a fold; a doubling; a plication. "The lower foldings of the vest." (Addison) 2. 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. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Folding

foldboat foldboats folded folded-lung syndrome folded-up folded mountain folded optics foldedness folden folder

folderless folderlike folderol folderols folders folding (current term) folding(a) folding chair folding chairs folding door

folding fracture folding knife folding knives folding money folding screen folding screens folding stuff foldings foldless foldome

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