Meaning of folded in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    folded

    Definitions

    1. bent over or doubled up so that one part lies on another

    Examples

    • « a folded map »
    • « a folded tophat is collapsed »
    • « when a bird's wings are brought close to the body they are spoken of as folded »

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Famous quotes

  • « There was a study done in the early 20th century of all the entrepreneurs who entered the automobile industry around the same time as Henry Ford there were something like 500 automotive companies that got funded, had the internal combustion engine, had the technology, and had the vision. Sixty percent of them folded within a couple of years. »
    Eric Ries
  • « I don't think I would have been able to stick with it and been proud of who I am and be feminine out on the court. I think I would have folded to the peer pressure if I didn't have my mom to encourage me to be me and be proud of how tall I am. »
    Lisa Leslie
  • « I travel a lot. If you look at my suitcase, everything is extremely well-packed and well-folded people who travel with me are impressed at how organized I am. Some would refer to me as a maniac for this. »
    Joel Robuchon
  • « Question with boldness even the existence of a God because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear. »
    Thomas Jefferson
  • « It is humiliating to remain with our hands folded while others write history. It matters little who wins. To make a people great it is necessary to send them to battle even if you have to kick them in the pants. That is what I shall do. »
    Benito Mussolini

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