Definition of fold

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Fold (v.) Times or repetitions; -- used with numerals, chiefly in composition, to denote multiplication or increase in a geometrical ratio, the doubling, tripling, etc., of anything; as, fourfold, four times, increased in a quadruple ratio, multiplied by four..

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Folded :: Folded (imp. & p. p.) of Fol.
Enfoldment :: Enfoldment (n.) The act of infolding. See Infoldment.
Unlap :: Unlap (v. t.) To unfold.
Lapel :: Lapel (n.) That part of a garment which is turned back; specifically, the lap, or fold, of the front of a coat in continuation of collar..
Polygraph :: Polygraph (n.) An instrument for multiplying copies of a writing; a manifold writer; a copying machine.
Decimal :: Decimal (a.) Of or pertaining to decimals; numbered or proceeding by tens; having a tenfold increase or decrease, each unit being ten times the unit next smaller; as, decimal notation; a decimal coinage..
Fold :: Fold (v. i.) To confine sheep in a fold.
Faldstool :: Faldstool (n.) A folding stool, or portable seat, made to fold up in the manner of a camo stool. It was formerly placed in the choir for a bishop, when he offciated in any but his own cathedral church..
Sublingual :: Sublingua (n.) A process or fold below the tongue in some animals.
Folderol :: Folderol (n.) Nonsense.
Fold :: Fold (v. i.) To become folded, plaited, or doubled; to close over another of the same kind; to double together; as, the leaves of the door fold..
Unbolt :: Unbolt (v. i.) To explain or unfold a matter; to make a revelation.
Biplicate :: Biplicate (a.) Twice folded together.
Infold :: Infold (v. t.) To wrap up or cover with folds; to envelop; to inwrap; to inclose; to involve.
Grasp :: Grasp (n.) A gripe or seizure of the hand; a seizure by embrace, or infolding in the arms..
Cyclostyle :: Cyclostyle (n.) A contrivance for producing manifold copies of writing or drawing. The writing or drawing is done with a style carrying a small wheel at the end which makes minute punctures in the paper, thus converting it into a stencil. Copies are transferred with an inked roller..
Pucker :: Pucker (n.) A fold; a wrinkle; a collection of folds.
Note Paper :: Note paper () Writing paper, not exceeding in size, when folded once, five by eight inches..
Scaffold :: Scaffold (n.) A temporary structure of timber, boards, etc., for various purposes, as for supporting workmen and materials in building, for exhibiting a spectacle upon, for holding the spectators at a show, etc..
Enfold :: Enfold (v. t.) To infold. See Infold.
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