folding


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folding
n. act of bending or doubling over
 
adj. foldable, portable
 
fold
v. bend; be bent; pleat; crease; wrap, enfold, envelop; stir gently; clasp, cross (i.e. the hands or arms)

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folding

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"
(synonym) protein folding
(hypernym) organic process, biological process
2. the act of folding; "he gave the napkins a double fold"
(synonym) fold
(hypernym) change of shape
(hyponym) plication, pleating
(derivation) fold, fold up, turn up

Adjective
1. capable of being folded up and stored; "a foldaway bed"
(synonym) foldable, foldaway, folding(a)
(similar) collapsible, collapsable

 
fold

Noun
1. an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow"
(synonym) crease, plication, flexure, crimp, bend
(hypernym) angular shape, angularity
(hyponym) pleat, plait
(derivation) fold up, turn up
2. a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
(synonym) congregation, faithful
(hypernym) social group
(hyponym) flock
(member-holonym) denomination
3. a folded part (as a fold of skin or muscle)
(synonym) plica
(hypernym) structure, anatomical structure, complex body part, bodily structure, body structure
(hyponym) epicanthus, epicanthic fold
4. a pen for sheep
(synonym) sheepfold, sheep pen, sheepcote
(hypernym) pen
(derivation) pen up
5. the act of folding; "he gave the napkins a double fold"
(synonym) folding
(hypernym) change of shape
(hyponym) plication, pleating
(derivation) fold up

Verb
1. bend or lay so that one part covers the other; "fold up the newspaper"; "turn up your collar"
(synonym) fold up, turn up
(antonym) unfold, spread, spread out, open
(hypernym) change surface
(hyponym) pleat, plicate
(derivation) crease, plication, flexure, crimp, bend
2. intertwine; "fold one's hands, arms, or legs"
(hypernym) intertwine, twine, entwine, enlace, interlace, lace
3. incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating; "Fold the egg whites into the batter"
(hypernym) integrate, incorporate
4. cease to operate or cause to cease operating; "The owners decided to move and to close the factory"; "My business closes every night at 8 P.M."
(synonym) close, shut down, close down
(hyponym) adjourn, withdraw, retire
5. confine in a fold, like sheep
(synonym) pen up
(hypernym) restrain, confine, hold
(derivation) sheepfold, sheep pen, sheepcote
6. become folded or folded up; "The bed folds in a jiffy"
(synonym) fold up
(hypernym) change
(hyponym) rumple, crumple, wrinkle, crease, crinkle
(derivation) folding


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fold
v. přeložit; složit; skládat (se); být skládací; zabalit (co do čeho); zkrachovat; být rozložitelný;

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folding
Przym. składany
 
fold
Czas. składać (się); zawijać coś w coś; obwijać coś czymś; stulić; zginać; pasować; fałdować