folding
Pronunciation: [ˈfoʊldɪŋ]
Word
Context: "action"
(verb) to bend something over so that one part covers another part. This is what you do with paper or clothes when you want to make them smaller or fit them away nicely.
Example
She is folding the laundry neatly before putting it away.
Example
He didn’t fold his shirt and left it wrinkled on the chair.
Example
Are you folding the paper into a crane or something else?
Context: "objects"
(noun) a type of chair or table that can be collapsed or made smaller. This is useful for saving space when you’re not using them.
Example
We set up folding chairs for the picnic.
Example
The folding table broke and couldn’t be used anymore.
Example
Do we have enough folding chairs for all our guests?
Context: "art"
(noun) a technique used in crafts or art, where materials are bent or layered to create a design. This can be seen in origami or making decorations.
Example
Folding paper can create beautiful art pieces.
Example
She gave up on folding because her design wasn’t turning out right.
Example
What kind of folding techniques can we use for our project?
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