Commentary: FOLD[+form][+bend][+crease]
NOTE: refers to a resulting form, not the event of creating it.
Examples:
The origami teacher showed us new folds in class today.
The napkins had a single vertical fold in them.
The garment fell in soft folds from the shoulders.
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: FOLD[+collection][+people][+community][+with_shared_interest]
Examples:
The friends agreed to let Jane back in the fold after her falling out with them.
The pastor felt responsible for the spiritual guidance for every member in his fold.
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2
Commentary: FOLD[+location][+geological][+strata][+rock][+bent]
Examples:
The folds in this bed of limestone were made millions of years ago.
The geology students measured the orientation and length of the fold in the strata of the outcrop.
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3
Commentary: FOLD[+collection][+sheep][+flock]
Examples:
The sheepdog herded a young lamb back into the fold.
The fold of sheep huddled together during the storm.
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4
Commentary: FOLD[+body_part][+tissue][+ridged]
Examples:
The plastic surgeon removed small folds of skin beneath the patient's eyes.
The heavyset man had folds of flesh around his abdomen.
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5
Commentary: FOLD[+artifact][+enclosure][+pen][+for_sheep]
Examples:
The farmer repaired a hole in his sheep fold.
The animals are fed and kept in the fold at night.
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6
Commentary: FOLD[+event][+bending][+of_object]
NOTE: refers to the act of creating the bend, not the resulting form (Sense 1)
Examples:
Mary showed us the full lotus position in yoga with an agile fold of her legs.
Give the sheet two folds so it will fit nicely in this envelop.
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 7