folding

/ˈfoʊl.dɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act or process of bending something so that one part lies on another.
    • The folding of the laundry is my least favorite chore.
    • He taught the children the proper folding of the flag after the ceremony.
    • The folding of the paper into a crane requires careful creasing.
adjective
  1. Designed to be bent or collapsed into a smaller shape for storage or portability.
    • She bought a folding umbrella that fits in her purse.
    • The folding table is easy to set up and put away after the party.
    • We brought folding chairs to the beach so they would fit in the trunk.
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