Definitions
How to pronounce folding:
Folding - as a noun
The process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
Example: "Understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code"
The act of folding
Example: "He gave the napkins a double fold"
Folding - as an adjective satellite
Capable of being folded up and stored
Example: "A foldaway bed"
Folding - as a verb
To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.
To make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending.
Example: "If you fold the sheets, they'll fit more easily in the drawer."
To become folded; to form folds.
Example: "Cardboard doesn't fold very easily."
To fall over; to be crushed.
Example: "The chair folded under his enormous weight."
To enclose within folded arms (see also enfold).
To give way on a point or in an argument.
To withdraw from betting.
Example: "With no hearts in the river and no chance to hit his straight, he folded."
(by extension) to withdraw or quit in general.
To stir gently, with a folding action.
Example: "Fold the egg whites into the batter."
Of a company, to cease to trade.
Example: "The company folded after six quarters of negative growth."
To double or lay together, as the arms or the hands.
Example: "He folded his arms in defiance."
To cover or wrap up; to conceal.
To confine animals in a fold.
Folding - as an adjective
Designed to fold; as a folding bed, a folding bicycle, a folding chair, etc.
Word Game Points
FOLDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
FOLDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
FOLDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
