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folding
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noun
(= fold)
the act of folding
he gave the napkins a double fold
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noun
(= fold)
a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
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noun
(= protein folding)
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code
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adjective
(= foldaway)
capable of being folded up and stored
a foldaway bed
door
Noun
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A piece of a wall that can be opened (leaving a hole in the wall to walk through) or closed (covering the hole). Some doors are on hinges; others slide.
Please open the door for him. His hands are full.