Infolding
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Infolding is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of infold.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of infold.
More Meanings
- A folding inward.
Example Sentences
[…]Rosilia seated herself upon a small stool in the centre of the floor, when the child in playfulness slipped from her head the combs which confined her hair, and instantly those silken tresses, falling to the ground, spread luxuriantly like a sable veil around her. Amused by the sight, the sportive child stood laughing, and again approaching twisted her fingers through the rich infoldings.
Word Forms
- infoldings
Synonyms for infolding
Depending on context, synonyms include intussusception, invagination.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intussusception, invagination, enfolding, interfolding, enfoldment, infoldment.
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