'Folding' definitions:

Definition of 'folding'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Capable of being folded up and stored; "a foldaway bed" [syn: foldable, foldaway, folding(a)]
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" [syn: protein folding, folding]
noun
A geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock [syn: fold, folding]
noun
The act of folding; "he gave the napkins a double fold" [syn: fold, folding]

Definition of 'Folding'

From: GCIDE
  • Fold \Fold\ (f[=o]ld), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Folded; p. pr. & vb. n. Folding.] [OE. folden, falden, AS. fealdan; akin to OHG. faltan, faldan, G. falten, Icel. falda, Dan. folde, Sw. f[*a]lla, Goth. fal[thorn]an, cf. Gr. di-pla`sios twofold, Skr. pu[.t]a a fold. Cf. Fauteuil.]
  • 1. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • As a vesture shalt thou fold them up. --Heb. i. 12. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To double or lay together, as the arms or the hands; as, he folds his arms in despair. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To inclose within folds or plaitings; to envelop; to infold; to clasp; to embrace. [1913 Webster]
  • A face folded in sorrow. --J. Webster. [1913 Webster]
  • We will descend and fold him in our arms. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. To cover or wrap up; to conceal. [1913 Webster]
  • Nor fold my fault in cleanly coined excuses. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Folding'

From: GCIDE
  • Folding \Fold"ing\, n.
  • 1. The act of making a fold or folds; also, a fold; a doubling; a plication. [1913 Webster]
  • The lower foldings of the vest. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Agric.) The keepig of sheep in inclosures on arable land, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • Folding boat, a portable boat made by stretching canvas, etc., over jointed framework, used in campaigning, and by tourists, etc. --Ham. Nav. Encyc. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]

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