foldˈing adjective

That folds or that can be folded

1. A fold or pleat
2. The bending of strata, usu as the result of compression (geology)

foldˈaway adjective

That can be folded and put away

foldboat see faltboat

folded mountains plural noun (geology)

Mountains produced by folding processes

folding door noun

A door consisting of two parts hung on opposite jambs

foldˈing-machine noun

A mechanism that automatically folds printed sheets

folding money noun (informal)

Paper money

foldˈout adjective and noun

(a large page, eg containing a diagram) folded to fit into a book, and to be unfolded for reading (also gateˈfold)

fold in (cookery)

To mix in carefully and gradually, without stirring

fold² /fōld/

1. An enclosure for protecting domestic animals, esp sheep
2. A flock of sheep
3. A church or its congregation (figurative)
4. The Christian Church (figurative)

To confine in a fold

foldˈing noun