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folding

/ˈfoʊldɪŋ/noun, adjective2 syllables

Folding means: capable of being folded up and stored.

Synonyms for folding6

noun, as in the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

protein folding

noun, as in a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock

fold

noun, as in the act of folding

fold

adjective, as in capable of being folded up and stored

foldable, foldaway, collapsible, collapsable

What does folding mean?4

adjective

1

capable of being folded up and stored“a foldaway bed”

noun

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”

2

a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock

3

the act of folding“he gave the napkins a double fold”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with folding?5

two syllables

holdingmolding
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Folding in a sentence

  • I'm all thumbs when it comes to origami, or paper folding.CM
  • My folding bike is the cleverest piece of kit, ever.sacredceltic
  • If you hang clothes up instead of folding them, they won't get as wrinkled.ddnktr
  • The man was folding and unfolding his arms.CM
  • The priest skillfully drew a picture of a priest on a folding screen.CK
  • A priest skillfully drew a picture of a priest on a folding screen.CK
  • Take care of your used kitchen linens by washing and folding them.Amastan
  • I don't have a problem doing the laundry, but I hate folding the clothes.Scott

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of folding

as a noun

plural
foldings