fold 
fold (fōld)
transitive verb
- to bend or press (something) so that one part is over another; double up on itself to fold a sheet
- to make more compact by so doubling a number of times
- to draw together and intertwine to fold the arms
- to draw (wings) close to the body
- to clasp in the arms; embrace
- to wrap up; envelop
Etymology: ME folden < OE faldan (WS fealdan), akin to Ger falten < IE *pel-to < base *pel-, to fold > (sim)ple, (tri)ple
intransitive verb
- to be or become folded
- ☆ Informal to fail; specif.,
- to be forced to close, as a business, play, etc.
- to succumb, as to exhaustion; collapse
- ☆ Poker to withdraw from the betting on a hand, specif. by turning over one's exposed cards
noun
- a folded part or layer
- a mark made by folding
- a hollow or crease produced by folded parts or layers
- Brit. a hollow; small valley
- Geol. a rock layer folded by pressure
fold in
Cooking to blend (an ingredient) into a mixture, using gentle, cutting strokes
fold (fōld)
noun
- a pen in which to keep sheep
- sheep kept together; flock of sheep
- a group or organization with common interests, aims, faith, etc., as a church
Etymology: ME < OE fald, akin to Du vaalt, enclosed place, Dan fold, sheep pen
transitive verb
to keep or confine in a pen
fold
n.
fold
v.
Object
- dipole: It remains unclear, to me anyway, whether there is a genuine problem with modeling folded dipoles in software.
- stratum: The generally subdued relief associated with the underlying basement complex of highly folded Paleozoic strata provides the unity of this region.
- leaf: Prepared paan will take the form of a mixture of spices, betel nut and lime in a folded leaf.
- diaper: High in the rise to suit shaped diapers Loose fitting so not usually suitable for pad folded diapers.
- dough: Then partially fold the stretched dough back over the main section.
- arm: I glanced at Curtis as he stood with folded arms intently gazing at the distant point.
Noun used with modifier
- skin: It is more common and troublesome in overweight people and people with deep skin folds.
Adjective modifier
- mucosal: The normal gastric mucosal folds are absent over the mass itself.
- vocal: Inside this box are the vocal folds which are flaps made of muscle.
Preposition: into
- conformation: During or after this cleavage, folding into the mature conformation occurs.
Adjective complement
- oversized: Features 5 ball bearings, infinite anti-reverse, folding oversized handle and multi disk front drag.
- flat: The bench folds flat for storage against the wall.
Modifying Another Word
- neatly: More than the bundle of clothes neatly folded on his bed.
Followed by an intransitive particle
- over: The end that is held can be folded over and sewn to form a loop to place the hands in.
- down: Two sizes, larger size may be folded down for use from birth.
Particle object:
- flap: It has a pocket opening with fold out flap which will also hold boosters in place.
Preposition: in
- flour: Fold in the flour, then add enough milk to give a soft dropping consistency.
- half: The table also folds in half for compact storage.
Preposition: of
- skin: You may develop loose folds of skin on the upper eyelids and deep creases on the lower lids.
Preposition: for
- storage: When not in use the tripod can be folded away for easy storage.
And the rose like a nymph to the bath addressed, Which unveiled the depth of her glowing breast, Till, fold after fold, to the fainting air The soul of her beautyand love lay bare.
Like the Arabs, I fold my tens and silently steal away. See Longfellow 516:50.
Go out on the front porch of the house, turn the Washington Post over with your big toe, and if your name's above the fold, you know you're not going to have a good day.
Now I fold you down, my drunkard, my navigator, my first lost keeper, to love or look at later.
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.Iamthegood shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have which are not of this fold: them also must I bring, and theyshall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
Not willingly, but tangl'd in the fold Paradise Lost Of dire necessity.
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