Definition of fold

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Fold (n.) An inclosure for sheep; a sheep pen.

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Trestlework :: Trestlework (n.) A viaduct, pier, scaffold, or the like, resting on trestles connected together..
Involve :: Involve (v. t.) To envelop, infold, entangle, or embarrass; as, to involve a person in debt or misery..
Trigesimo-secundo :: Trigesimo-secundo (n.) A book composed of sheets so folded that each one makes thirty-two leaves; hence, indicating, more or less definitely, a size of book; -- usually written 32mo, or 32?, and called thirty-twomo..
Conduplicate :: Conduplicate (a.) Folded lengthwise along the midrib, the upper face being within; -- said of leaves or petals in vernation or aestivation..
Inswathe :: Inswathe (v. t.) To wrap up; to infold; to swathe.
Double :: Double (n.) That which is doubled over or together; a doubling; a plait; a fold.
Quadruple :: Quadruple (a.) Fourfold; as, to make quadruple restitution; a quadruple alliance..
Trine :: Trine (a.) Threefold; triple; as, trine dimensions, or length, breadth, and thickness..
Mesocaecum :: Mesocaecum (n.) The fold of peritoneum attached to the caecum.
Euplexoptera :: Euplexoptera (n. pl.) An order of insects, including the earwig. The anterior wings are short, in the form of elytra, while the posterior wings fold up beneath them. See Earwig..
Flytrap :: Flytrap (n.) A plant (Dionaea muscipula), called also Venus's flytrap, the leaves of which are fringed with stiff bristles, and fold together when certain hairs on their upper surface are touched, thus seizing insects that light on them. The insects so caught are afterwards digested by a secretion from the upper surface of the leaves..
Quill :: Quill (n.) The fold or plain of a ruff.
Di- :: Di- () A prefix, signifying twofold, double, twice.
Binal :: Binal (a.) Twofold; double.
Foldless :: Foldless (a.) Having no fold.
Mesogaster :: Mesogaster (n.) The fold of peritoneum connecting the stomach with the dorsal wall of the abdominal cavity; the mesogastrium.
Plaited :: Plaited (a.) Folded; doubled over; braided; figuratively, involved; intricate; artful..
Cradle :: Cradle (n.) A suspended scaffold used in shafts.
Scaffold :: Scaffold (n.) Specifically, a stage or elevated platform for the execution of a criminal; as, to die on the scaffold..
Fourchette :: Fourchette (n.) A small fold of membrane, connecting the labia in the posterior part of the vulva..
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