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folding
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun folding has 3 senses
- folding(n = noun.process) protein folding - the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape; "understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code" is a kind of biological process, organic process
- folding(n = noun.process) fold - a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock; Array is a kind of geologic process, geological process
- folding(n = noun.act) fold - the act of folding; "he gave the napkins a double fold" is a kind of change of shape
has particulars: pleating, plication
Derived form verb fold1
Adjective folding has 1 sense
- folding(s = adj.all) foldable, foldaway - capable of being folded up and stored; "a foldaway bed"
CIDE DICTIONARY
folding, n.
- The act of making a fold or folds; also, a fold; a doubling; a plication. [1913 Webster]"The lower foldings of the vest." [1913 Webster]
- The keepig of sheep in inclosures on arable land, etc. [1913 Webster]
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