folding

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    n.

  • the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape; protein folding

    understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code

  • a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock; fold
  • the act of folding; fold

    he gave the napkins a double fold

    n.

  • an angular or rounded shape made by folding; crease, plication, flexure, crimp, bend

    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

  • a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church; congregation, faithful
  • a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock; folding
  • a group of sheep or goats; flock
  • a folded part (as in skin or muscle); plica
  • a pen for sheep; sheepfold, sheep pen, sheepcote
  • the act of folding; folding

    he gave the napkins a double fold

    v.

  • bend or lay so that one part covers the other; fold up, turn up

    fold up the newspaper

    turn up your collar

  • intertwine

    fold one's hands, arms, or legs

  • incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating

    Fold the egg whites into the batter

  • cease to operate or cause to cease operating; close up, close, shut down, close down

    The owners decided to move and to close the factory

    My business closes every night at 8 P.M.

    close up the shop

  • confine in a fold, like sheep; pen up
  • become folded or folded up; fold up

    The bed folds in a jiffy

English Synonym and Antonym Dictionary

folds|folded|folding
syn.: bend church enclosure pen
ant.: unfold