FOLDS Synonyms

• pain resulting from rapid change in pressure

• badminton played with two players on each side

• tennis played with two players on each side

• disturb the smoothness of

• to gather something into small wrinkles or folds

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

• a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

• a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

• a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine

• a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb

• tubing that is wound in a spiral

• reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit

• to wind or move in a spiral course

• make without a potter's wheel

• wind around something in coils or loops

• fold into ridges

• an angular or rounded shape made by folding

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• make wrinkled or creased

• scrape gently

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

• fall apart

• fold or collapse

• to gather something into small wrinkles or folds

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

• a long shallow trench in the ground (especially one made by a plow)

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove

• make wrinkled or creased

• cut a furrow into a columns

• sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

• the act of gathering something

• assemble or get together

• collect in one place

• increase in amount by collecting or gathering

• conclude from evidence

• draw together into folds or puckers

• get people together

• draw and bring closer

• look for (food) in nature

• increase or develop

• spin, wind, or twist together

• make lacework by knotting or looping

• make a loop in

• To twist together; to intertwine

• fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines

• anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)

• (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated

• an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan)

• the basic pattern of the human fingerprint

• a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied

• the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component

• an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop

• a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates

• a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane

• move in loops

• make a loop in

• fly loops, perform a loop

• wind around something in coils or loops

• fasten or join with a loop

• any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape

• pleat or gather into a ruffle

• fold into pleats

• one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination

• (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood

• give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

• apply oneself diligently

• travel a route regularly

• join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding

• wield vigorously

• use diligently

• an irregular fold in an otherwise even surface (as in cloth)

• to gather something into small wrinkles or folds

• draw together into folds or puckers

• become wrinkled or drawn together

• a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

• a high tight collar

• a noisy fight

• stir up (water) so as to form ripples

• trouble or vex

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• discompose

• twitch or flutter

• mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

• erect or fluff up

• disturb the smoothness of

• pleat or gather into a ruffle

• eatables (especially sweets)

• (sports) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest

• a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place

• a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges

• fit snugly into

• make a tuck or several folds in

• draw together into folds or puckers

• a lightweight cord

• spin, wind, or twist together

• arrange or coil around

• make by twisting together or intertwining

• form into a spiral shape

• an unforeseen development

• an interpretation of a text or action

• any clever maneuver

• the act of rotating rapidly

• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

• a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

• a circular segment of a curve

• a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

• a jerky pulling movement

• a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

• social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s

• the act of winding or twisting

• turning or twisting around (in place)

• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

• cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

• turn in the opposite direction

• form into a spiral shape

• form into twists

• extend in curves and turns

• do the twist

• twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

• practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

• twist suddenly so as to sprain