folding

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun folding has 3 senses

folding(n = noun.process) protein folding - the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape; "understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code"

is a kind of biological process, organic process

folding(n = noun.process) fold - a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock;

is a kind of geologic process, geological process

folding(n = noun.act) fold - the act of folding; "he gave the napkins a double fold"

is a kind of change of shape

has particulars: pleating, plication

Derived form verb fold₁

Adjective folding has 1 sense

folding(s = adj.all) foldable, foldaway - capable of being folded up and stored; "a foldaway bed"

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CIDE DICTIONARY

folding, n.

The act of making a fold or folds; also, a fold; a doubling; a plication. [1913 Webster]
"The lower foldings of the vest." [1913 Webster]
The keepig of sheep in inclosures on arable land, etc. [1913 Webster]

Folding boat, a portable boat made by stretching canvas, etc., over jointed framework, used in campaigning, and by tourists, etc. Ham. Nav. Encyc.

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.