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fold [ˈfoʊld]

1 fold verb
  • to bend one part of (something) over or against another part
  • to reduce the length or size of something (such as a piece of furniture) by moving parts of it so that they lie close together
  • to put your arm or hand over your other arm or hand in a way that keeps them together

2 fold noun
  • a line or mark made by bending one part of something over another part and pressing at the bent edge : a line or mark made by folding something : crease
  • a part of something (such as cloth or skin) that lies or hangs over another part
  • the act of folding something

3 fold noun
  • an enclosed area for sheep
  • a group of people who have a shared faith or interest