folding

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of folding or bending something, typically with creases or pleats, usually to make it smaller or more compact.

  - "He folded the map to fit it into his pocket."
  - "The origami artist skillfully folded the paper into a beautiful swan."

• Noun

  A crease or pleat formed by folding.

  - "The fold in his shirt revealed a bulge in his pocket."
  - "The fold in the bedsheet indicated where the sleeper had been lying."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unfold

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Synonyms

bend , crease , fall over , concede , give in , give way , yield

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with folding
folded , molded , bolded , unfolded

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Variants

List of all variants of folding that leads to same result
folding , fold , folded , folds , folding money , folding moneys

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Etymology

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Old English faldan 'to fall, collapse, fold'; related to fal 'fall'

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Trivia

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1. Folding paper is a popular activity for children, but it has also been used for centuries by various cultures for practical and decorative purposes.

2. The art of origami has been practiced for over a thousand years in Japan and has gained popularity worldwide due to its intricate designs and simplicity.

3. The term 'origami' comes from the Japanese words 'oru' (to fold) and 'kami' (paper).

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Related Concepts

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1. Origami: A traditional Japanese art form involving folding paper to create various shapes and designs.

2. Kirigami: A modern extension of origami, which involves cutting and folding paper to create intricate patterns and designs.

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Culture

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Folding has been used extensively in various cultures for practical and decorative purposes, such as origami (Japanese paper folding), kirigami (Japanese paper cutting and folding), and traditional Chinese paper folding.

How to Memorize "folding"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of folding a piece of paper in half.
   - Imagine creases forming as you fold an item, such as a shirt or a map.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'folding' with the act of making something smaller or more compact.
   - Think of the creases or pleats formed when folding an item.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fold and Crease' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mental image of folding an item to help remember the definition.

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