Definition of fold

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Fold (v. t.) To confine in a fold, as sheep..

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Centuplicate :: Centuplicate (a.) To make a hundredfold; to repeat a hundred times.
Copygraph :: Copygraph (n.) A contrivance for producing manifold copies of a writing or drawing.
Explicate :: Explicate (v. t.) To unfold the meaning or sense of; to explain; to clear of difficulties or obscurity; to interpret.
Inversion :: Inversion (n.) The folding back of strata upon themselves, as by upheaval, in such a manner that the order of succession appears to be reversed..
Triple :: Triple (a.) To make threefold, or thrice as much or as many; to treble; as, to triple the tax on coffee..
Octodecimo :: Octodecimo (n.) A book composed of sheets each of which is folded into eighteen leaves; hence; indicating more or less definitely a size of book, whose sheets are so folded; -- usually written 18mo or 18¡, and called eighteenmo..
Crease :: Crease (n.) A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced..
Blindfold :: Blindfold (a.) Having the eyes covered; blinded; having the mental eye darkened. Hence: Heedless; reckless; as, blindfold zeal; blindfold fury..
Imp-pole :: Imp-pole (n.) A pole for supporting a scaffold.
Infolded :: Infolded (imp. & p. p.) of Infol.
Ninefold :: Ninefold (a.) Nine times repeated.
Tern :: Tern (a.) Threefold; triple; consisting of three; ternate.
Unplight :: Unplight (v. t.) To unfold; to lay open; to explain.
Elephant :: Elephant (n.) A mammal of the order Proboscidia, of which two living species, Elephas Indicus and E. Africanus, and several fossil species, are known. They have a proboscis or trunk, and two large ivory tusks proceeding from the extremity of the upper jaw, and curving upwards. The molar teeth are large and have transverse folds. Elephants are the largest land animals now existing..
Bifold :: Bifold (a.) Twofold; double; of two kinds, degrees, etc..
Hymen :: Hymen (n.) A fold of muscous membrane often found at the orifice of the vagina; the vaginal membrane.
Infold :: Infold (v. t.) To clasp with the arms; to embrace.
Drapery :: Drapery (n.) A textile fabric used for decorative purposes, especially when hung loosely and in folds carefully disturbed; as: (a) Garments or vestments of this character worn upon the body, or shown in the representations of the human figure in art. (b) Hangings of a room or hall, or about a bed..
Ligament :: Ligament (n.) A band of connective tissue, or a membranous fold, which supports or retains an organ in place; as, the gastrophrenic ligament, connecting the diaphragm and stomach..
Replait :: Replait (v. t.) To plait or fold again; to fold, as one part over another, again and again..
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