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Folding — Fold ing, n. 1. The act of making a fold or folds; also, a fold; a doubling; a plication. [1913 Webster] The lower foldings of the vest. Addison. [1913 Webster] 2. (Agric.) The keepig of sheep in inclosures on arable land, etc. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Folding — Fold may refer to:*Above the fold, a graphic design concept originating in newspapers *Fold (from the Saxon falod ) meaning a staked off pasture area (e.g. Sheepfold, an enclosure for sheep) and used in place names such as the Fold Villages.… … Wikipedia
folding — 1. adjective Designed to fold; as a folding bed, a folding chair, etc. 2. noun a) The action of folding; a fold. b) : a source code display technique that can hide the contents of methods, classes, etc. for easier navigation … Wiktionary
folding — I 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 • Syn: ↑protein folding • Hypernyms: ↑organic process, ↑biological… … Useful english dictionary
folding — adjective Date: 15th century capable of being folded into a more compact shape < folding chairs > < a folding door > … New Collegiate Dictionary
Folding — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Folding est un terme anglais signifiant repliage. Il désigne : Le pliage de code dans un éditeur de texte Le repliage des protéines (voir aussi le… … Wikipédia en Français
folding — fold|ing [ fouldıŋ ] adjective folding furniture can be folded into a shape or position that uses less space: a folding chair/table … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
folding — UK [ˈfəʊldɪŋ] / US [ˈfoʊldɪŋ] adjective folding furniture can be folded into a shape or position that uses less space a folding chair/table … English dictionary
Folding — Fold Fold (f[=o]ld), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Folded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Folding}.] [OE. folden, falden, AS. fealdan; akin to OHG. faltan, faldan, G. falten, Icel. falda, Dan. folde, Sw. f[*a]lla, Goth. fal[thorn]an, cf. Gr. di pla sios twofold, Skr.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
folding — fold|ing [ˈfəuldıŋ US ˈfoul ] adj [only before noun] a folding bicycle, bed, chair etc has parts that you can bend or fold together to make it easier to carry or store →↑foldaway … Dictionary of contemporary English
