Definitions

1. verb

to bend or crease something, typically to make it more compact or to conceal it

“She folded the clothes and put them away in the closet.”

2. noun

a bend or crease in something, especially in fabric or paper

“The fold in the blanket was visible even after it had been ironed.”

3. noun

a group of people or animals that gather together, typically in a particular location

“The bird’s flock was a large fold of geese in the sky.”

4. noun

a piece of land used for grazing livestock, especially sheep

“The farmer managed several folds of land in the countryside.”

5. verb

to bring or come together, especially as a result of being attracted to something

“The crowd folded towards the stage at the concert.”

6. noun

a part of a document, such as a page or section

“The fold in the newspaper made it difficult to read.”

7. noun

a type of musical composition, typically involving a repetition of a phrase or melody

“The music was a fold of a traditional folk song.”