01 n. The act of making a fold or folds; also, a fold; a doubling; a plication.
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1.
The act of making a fold or folds; also, a fold; a doubling; a plication.“The lower foldings of the vest.” — Addison.
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2.
The keepig of sheep in inclosures on arable land, etc.(Agric.)
Phrases & compounds
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.