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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Folding \Fold"ing\, n.
1. The act of making a fold or folds; also, a fold; a
doubling; a plication.
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The lower foldings of the vest. --Addison.
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2. (Agric.) The keepig of sheep in inclosures on arable land,
etc.
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{Folding boat}, a portable boat made by stretching canvas,
etc., over jointed framework, used in campaigning, and by
tourists, etc. --Ham. Nav. Encyc.
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{Folding chair}, a chair which may be shut up compactly for
carriage or stowage; a camp chair.
{Folding door}, one of two or more doors filling a single and
hung upon hinges.
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