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folding

Pronunciation: [ˈfoʊldɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use folding in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce folding

Pronunciation: [ˈfoʊldɪŋ]

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