fold

verb
[L4479]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : fold
  • simple present, singular, third person : folds
  • simple past : folded
  • present participle : folding
  • past participle : folded

Senses

  • bend something on itself

    • The contracting or shriveling of the earth causes the rocks near the surface to wrinkle or fold

  • reduce to a simple form
  • replace with an alternate form
  • to fail completely
  • mix ingredients gently
  • fold hands
  • stop playing cards

fold

noun
[L14089]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : fold
  • plural : folds

Senses

  • sharp bend or curve in a material such that it lays over itself